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One out of the following is not a defence in a case of negligence

"Assumption of Risk", "Contributory Negligence" and "Inevitable Accident" are defences open to a defendant sued in negligence. The "Last Clear Chance Rule." of Davies v.…

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One out of the following is not a defence in a case of negligence

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"Assumption of Risk", "Contributory Negligence" and "Inevitable Accident" are defences open to a defendant sued in negligence. The "Last Clear Chance Rule." of Davies v. Mann is not a defence; it let a negligent plaintiff recover where the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the harm.

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