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VolcanoesRUs run a tour company which tours active volcanoes. When Ann pays for a tour of Mt Tohunga, an active volcano, she signs a form

VolcanoesRUs run a tour company which tours active volcanoes. When Ann pays for a tour of Mt Tohunga, an active volcano, she signs a form that says she assumes "all risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in this activity." Mt Tohunga erupts destroying the tour bus and its contents which include Ann's luggage, laptop and camera valued in total at $5,000. VolcanoesRUs knew that the volcano was likely to erupt that day.

What is Ann's legal position?

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A,Ann can claim the full amount of her loss because VolcanoesRUs owe her a duty of care.

B, Ann can claim for the full amount of her loss because VolcanoesRUs could have foreseen the likelihood of damage to her possessions.

C, Ann will not succeed in a claim in negligence against VolcanoesRUs.

D, Ann will have her claim for damages reduced because she left her possessions on the bus. She should have left them at her hotel. Thus she is contributorily negligent and will have her claim reduced accordingly.

which one is the right

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