What two elements are required for the assumption of risk defense?

Simply so, what is the assumption of risk defense?

Assumption of risk is a defense in the law of torts, which bars or reduces a plaintiff's right to recovery against a negligent tortfeasor if the defendant can demonstrate that the plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risks at issue inherent to the dangerous activity in which the plaintiff was participating

Similarly, what are the two best defense in a negligence action? The liability a defendant is responsible for can be mitigated using a few common defenses, like contributory negligence, comparative negligence and assumption of risk. Although contributory negligence is not used in most jurisdictions, it bears defining.

Also question is, what is an example of assumption of risk?

The most common example is a waiver of liability signed before participating in a dangerous activity. Often at issue in cases where the defendant presents an express assumption of the risk defense is whether the plaintiff agreed to assume the risk of the particular harm that occurred.

Is assumption of risk an affirmative defense?

Assumption of risk is an affirmative defense commonly used in civil lawsuits to argue that the defendant is not liable for the plaintiff's damages, as the plaintiff knowingly took part in a dangerous activity.