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Due to the negligence of the owners of a well, it was filled with poisonous gases and two of the…

B's rescue attempt and resulting death were the natural and probable consequence of the owners' negligence in allowing the well to fill with poisonous gas, and volenti non…

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Due to the negligence of the owners of a well, it was filled with poisonous gases and two of the employees were trapped inside the well. B, an expert in disaster management in such situation, was called to rescue the two employees. B decided to go inside the well with the help of a rope in order to save the employees trapped in the well. He was warned of the risk involved. Despite all this B went inside the well and was overcome by the gases. He was taken to hospital where he died. B's wife sued the owners of the well for compensation. Decide the liability of the owners.

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B's rescue attempt and resulting death were the natural and probable consequence of the owners' negligence in allowing the well to fill with poisonous gas, and volenti non fit injuria does not apply to a rescuer acting under moral compulsion, so "Owners are liable because the act of B was the natural and probable consequence of owner's negligent act."

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