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Principle: A person who voluntarily assumes the risk of harm cannot later complain of that harm (volenti non fit injuria). Facts: S participates in an amateur boxing match knowing the risks. During the match, S is struck and injured by a legal punch from T, his opponent. S sues T for damages. Best legal outcome?

AT is liable only if T intended to cause grievous hurt
BT is liable because any punch is a battery
CT is not liable because S voluntarily assumed the risk inherent in boxing
DS can recover only half the damages because of contributory negligence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. T is not liable because S voluntarily assumed the risk inherent in boxing
Applying the principle: voluntary assumption of risk bars recovery for harms that are inherent in the activity. The defence does not extend to recklessness or intentional grievous hurt beyond the scope of consent, but a legal punch in a consented contest is precisely within the scope.
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