A defense to a plaintiff's action in tort where the plaintiff has knowingly and voluntarily entered into a hazardous activity which results in injury is known as _____.
A)causation in fact
B)assumption of risk
C)negligence of plaintiff
D)negligence per se
E)res ipsa loquitur

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Assumption of risk is a defense to a plaintiff's action in tort where the plaintiff has knowingly and voluntarily entered into a hazardous activity which results in injury. The plaintiff assumes the risk of injury by knowingly engaging in the hazardous activity.

A Defense to a Plaintiff's Action in Tort Where the Plaintiff