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Scanlon v American Cigarette Co (overseas) Pty Ltd (No3) (1987) VR 289
This case considered the issue of volenti non fit injuria and whether or not a cigarette company could rely on this as a defence against a claim in negligence by a man who contracted lung cancer.
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