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Somewhere I've read that Tennessee has a 'risk assumption' law, meaning if you choose to do something risky you can't sue over any consequences. Is this true? How would riskiness be decided? What onus is on vendors to declare the risk before taking...

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SwampFlower · 31-35, F

Don't quote me on this but I think it has to be expressed through a signed waiver. I used to work as a wilderness guide in Tennessee and we made clients sign them before we would take them anywhere so we wouldn't be liable for accidents.

Really · 80-89, M

@SwampFlower Thanks for your reply: I just saw it. I've signed that kind of waiver in the past but I suspect it wouldn't hold up if negligence can be shown; also wonder about the value (legally) of the 'Enter at your own risk' types of sign. Ah, the subject's too big - need a specific case to argue over :).

meJess · F

What, no million dollar claim because the coffee was hot?

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