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ASSUMPTION RISKS [1 record]

Record 1 2015-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Insurance
CONT

Understandably, assumption of risk has also more readily been inferred against plaintiffs who actively incited the defendant's negligent conduct, like racing a police car ...

Key term(s)
  • assumption of risks

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Assurances
DEF

Fait pour une personne de se placer dans une position dangereuse en connaissance de cause.

OBS

acceptation des risques : terme emprunté au droit civil.

Key term(s)
  • acceptation du risque

Spanish

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