Chapter 1B Contribution
Article 1 - Uniform Contribution among Tort-Feasors Act.
- § 1B-1 Right to contribution
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, where two or more persons become jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to...
- § 1B-2 Pro rata shares
In determining the pro rata shares of tort‑feasors in the entire liability (1) Their relative degree of fault shall not be considered; (2) If equity...
- § 1B-3 Enforcement
(a) Whether or not judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tort‑feasors for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may...
- § 1B-4 Release or covenant not to sue
When a release or a covenant not to sue or not to enforce judgment is given in good faith to one of two or more...
- § 1B-5 Uniformity of interpretation
This Article shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact it....
- § 1B-6 Short title
This Article may be cited as the Uniform Contribution among Tort‑Feasors Act. (1967, c. 847, s. 1.)
Article 2 - Judgment against Joint Obligors or Joint Tort-Feasors.
Article 3 - Cross Claims and Joinder of Third Parties for Contribution.
