5I
In forceNo liability for materialisation of inherent risk
Part 1ANegligence
Division 4Assumption of risk
5I No liability for materialisation of inherent risk
(1)
A person is not liable in negligence for harm suffered by another person as a result of the materialisation of an inherent risk.
(2)
An inherent risk is a risk of something occurring that cannot be avoided by the exercise of reasonable care and skill.
(3)
This section does not operate to exclude liability in connection with a duty to warn of a risk.
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