Contributory negligence
Law reform act 1945 - partly responsible for harm done to themselves will have damages reduced by % they are to blame
Sayers v Harlow
Locked in a toilet negligently, tried to climb out fell = weree found 25% to blame - so reduced 25% damages
What is violent
Where claimant consens to risk they cannot sue
Sylvester v chapman
Cigarrete in leopard cage, no immediate danger, man tried to put it out and mauled by leopards- not liable - volenti
Act of god
Severe natural event where no human responsible
Nichols v marsland
Defendants lakes flooded In most violent thunderstorm ever. Swept away land - not liable