It is possible for there to be a 100% reduction in damages
Smith v Baker
Defence will not succeed where the claimant has no choice but to accept the risk, an assumption of risk must be freely taken and the claimant must voluntarily undertake the risk of harm
Nettleship v Weston
Consent by claimant may reduce damages awarded
Haynes v Harwood
Where a person has a duty to act and is then injured because of the defendants negligence, volenti will not be available as a defence
