In tort law, defendants in a civil lawsuit have the option to assert various defenses to counter the plaintiff’s claims and potentially avoid liability or reduce the amount of damages awarded. These defenses are legal arguments or justifications used to challenge the plaintiff’s case.
Some of the defenses which can be used in torts are:
- Volenti non Fit Injuria
- Inevitable Accident
- Act of God
- Self-defence
- Necessity
- Statutory Authority