Forgotten Roman Law: Volenti non fit iniuria

[Globtroting]

...the best example is at a cricket match, if you are spectating and the ball is hit by the bat and hits you to your injury that is not actionable as it is a risk run by you a volenti non fit injuria (voluntary act resulting in injury). Crimes are different; the prohibition of taking drugs, or operating a motorcycle/car in a dangerous manner has nothing to do with the volenti non fit injuria. Usually the individuals choice is only one element in crime and the public good is the main concern.

[Globtroting]

I don't know what country you are from, so perhaps RL hasn't had an influence but in most European countries volenti non fit injuria is a concept of the civil law. If you are from Scotland or England, or a state which was colonized by GB then this concept is likely to be prevalent in actions of Tort/Delict for personal injury. In your example of bungee jumping if the person's rope snapped and was injured or died there would be an action of delict if there was negligence, but not otherwise...

[gyokszi]

It was new for me and was great to learn something new:)

If you know some other interesting things from roman law I personally (and I think a lot of other people) would be happy to see another videos like this!

[alexzander916]

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