Morris v Murray [1990] 2 QB 6

Facts:

  • C was injured on a drunken plane flight.


 Issue:

  • Does volenti apply as a defence to C’s negligence claim?


 Ratio:

  • C had colluded in the dangerous venture and his claim was defeated by the defence of volenti.

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