assumed the risk
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From 394 U.S. 731 - Frazier v. Cupp · 1969Most cited · 2,802 citing opinions
Since Rawls was a joint user of the bag, he clearly had authority to consent to its search. Petitioner, in allowing Rawls to use the bag and in leaving it in his house, must be taken to have assumed the risk that Rawls would allow someone else to look inside.