§ 16-55-202. Assessment of percentages of fault
(a) In assessing percentages of fault, the fact finder shall consider the fault of all persons or entities who contributed to the alleged injury or death or damage to property, tangible or intangible, regardless of whether the person or entity was or could have been named as a party to the suit. (b) (1) Negligence […]
§ 16-55-203. Increase in percentage of several share
(a) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 16-55-201 and 16-55-202, in the event a several judgment has been entered against multiple-party defendants, a plaintiff may move the court no later than ten (10) days after the entry of judgment to determine whether all or part of the amount of the several share for which a […]
§ 16-55-101. Title of code
This code shall be known as the “Code of Practice in Civil Cases” in this state.
§ 16-55-103. Applicability of code
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, this code shall regulate the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the courts of this state. (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this code shall apply to and regulate the proceedings of all the courts of this state, though not expressly enumerated, […]
§ 16-55-104. Construction of code
(a) The rule of common law that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall not be applied to the code. (b) The provisions of the code, and all proceedings under it, shall be liberally construed, with a view to promote its object and to assist the parties in obtaining […]
§ 16-55-105. Amendment or repeal of code
No act shall have the effect to amend or repeal or be construed as amending or repealing any title, chapter, article, section, clause, or provision of this code unless the intention is expressly stated, and the title, chapter, article, or section shall be particularly referred to and recited in the act amending or repealing it.
§ 16-55-108. Authority of deputies
Any duty enjoined by this code upon a ministerial officer and any act permitted to be done by him or her may be performed by his or her lawful deputy.