[Avodah] SoVar VeKibbel

[Dr. Josh Backon]

>I believe Rabbenu Tam suggests that those chaps who engage in jousting
>matches as a form of entertaining the groom and bride, are not able to claim
>financial compensation for damages suffered in those duels, since they have
>understood the dangers and agreed to them. SoVar VeKibbel.

Though the Mechaber (Choshen Mishpat 420:1)  indicates "assur l'adam l'hakot
chaveiro" the Rambam (Chovel u'Mazik 5:1) qualifies this as "derech nitzayon".

KT

Josh