Item 1Item 1 Rebecca goes for a ride in Owen's car, even though he has told her that the car's brakes frequently fail. In case of any injuries due to this defect, Rebecca would be said to have:

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Guillermo Jackson

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28 January, 06:53

Item 1Item 1 Rebecca goes for a ride in Owen's car, even though he has told her that the car's brakes frequently fail. In case of any injuries due to this defect, Rebecca would be said to have:

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Ryan Cherry · Answer 1

Answer:Rebecca would be said to have An implied assumption of risk

Explanation: Assumption of risk is a legal defense used to protect defendants against their plaintiff in lawsuits, For a defendant to utilize the assumption of risk defense, he or she must show that the plaintiff expressed an implied or express assumption of risk towards an activity or event.

An implied assumption of risk, is a type of risk whereby an individual is aware and understands the inherent risk associated with an activity, process or event but voluntarily and willingly accepts to participate in such activity or process.

Here Rebecca is aware of the faulty brakes Owen's car but goes for a ride with him, In case of an accident, She cannot sue or hold him liable to the injuries or damages obtained in course of the ride by claiming negligence on Owen's part part because she was fully aware of the inherent risks before embarking on such ride.