Which one of the following famous cases is related to an exception to the application of the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria based on 'rescue' cases?

Which of the following cases is not an example of a rescue case, that provides an exception to the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria?

A

Haynes v. Harwood

B

Wagner v. International Railway

C

Baker v. T. E. Hopkins & Sons

D

Storey v. Ashton

Which of the following cases is an authority on "rescue cases" - an exception to maxim volenti non fit injuria?

A

Haynes v. Hardwood, (1935) 1 KB 146

B

Dann v. Hamilton, (1939) 1 KB 509

C

Smith v. Baker, (1891) AC 325

D

Baker v. Hopkins and Son, (1959) 1 WLR 966

Following are good defences to an action in torts:
1. Volenti non fit injuria
2. Scienti non fit injuria
3. Vis major
Choose the correct answer by using the given below

A

1, 2

B

2, 3

C

1, 3

D

3 only

Which one of the following is not an exception to the rule of volenti non fit injuria?

A

Surgeon amputates a limb of a patient to save his life

B

Injury is caused while play fighting with naked swords at a religious function

C

Injury is caused to a player in football match

D

Injury is caused while doing lawful acts under contract

Exception to the defence of volenti non fit injuria

A

Rescue cases

B

In England unfair terms contract act

C

Either (A) or (B)

D

Both (A) and (B)

The doctrine 'volenti non fit injuria' is contained in

A

Section 87 of Indian Penal Code

B

Section 88 of Indian Penal Code

C

Section 89 of Indian Penal Code

D

All the above

For the application of the defence of volenti non fit injuria it is sufficient if:

A

The plaintiff knew that the risk is there and he knowing the same, agreed to suffer the harm

B

The plaintiff agreed to suffer the harm

C

The plaintiff either know that the risk is there or he agreed to suffer the harm voluntarily

D

The plaintiff knew that the risk is there

Which of the following provisions is based on the rule of volenti non fit injuria

A

Section 87 of Indian Penal Code

B

Section 92 of Indian Penal Code

C

Section 94 of Indian Penal Code

D

Section 81 of Indian Penal Code

For the defence of Volenti non fit injuria' all, but one, should be proved concurrently

A

That the plaintiff had knowledge of the risk

B

The he fully appreciated the risk

C

That he freely and voluntarily accepted the risk

D

The act causing the harm must go beyond the limit of what has been consented

The maxim 'volenti non fit injuria' has been incorporated in which section of the Indian Penal Code?

A

Section 87

B

Section 90

C

Section 92

D

None of the above

Which one of the following famous cases is related to an exception to the application of the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria based on 'rescue' cases?

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