In Order to Prevail Under the Defense of Assumption of the Risk

question 6

Multiple Choice

In order to prevail under the defense of assumption of the risk, a defendant must prove:

• A) The plaintiff is partially at fault in the matter
• B) There is at least some degree of fault on both parties
• C) The plaintiff had actual knowledge of the risk, or should have been aware of the risk
• D) The conduct of the plaintiff created the risk of harm

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