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The defendant may argue that the plaintiff consented to the risk of harm, effectively barring the plaintiff from recovering damages. Conditions include informed consent and voluntariness.

A defendant can claim that the plaintiff themselves contributed to the harm they suffered, which can reduce or eliminate the plaintiff's ability to recover damages.

This allows individuals to defend their property from intrusion or harm, but typically with restrictions on the type and amount of force that can be used.

Similar to self-defense, a person may argue they were defending another individual from an immediate threat with reasonable and proportionate force.

The defense claims that the plaintiff filed the lawsuit after the legal deadline for such actions, which varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific tort claimed.

A defendant can claim that their actions were necessary to prevent a greater harm, such as when damaging property to create a firebreak to stop a larger fire.

Indicates that the plaintiff knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risks associated with a particular activity, which may preclude recovery of damages.

Someone accused of a tort may cite self-defense if they can demonstrate the harm was done in response to an immediate threat, and the force used was reasonable and necessary.

This defense apportions damages based on the degree of fault of each party, reducing the plaintiff's damages by their percentage of fault.