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1600 – Definitions.

§ 1600. Definitions. As used in this article the term “non-economic loss” includes but is not limited to pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium or other damages for non-economic loss.

1601 – Limited Liability of Persons Jointly Liable.

§ 1601. Limited liability of persons jointly liable. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a verdict or decision in an action or claim for personal injury is determined in favor of a claimant in an action involving two or more tortfeasors jointly liable or in a claim against the state and the liability […]

1602 – Application.

§ 1602. Application. The limitations set forth in this article shall: 1. apply to any claim for contribution or indemnification, but shall not include: (a) a claim for indemnification if, prior to the accident or occurrence on which the claim is based, the claimant and the tortfeasor had entered into a written contract in which […]

1603 – Burdens of Proof.

§ 1603. Burdens of proof. In any action or claim for damages for personal injury a party asserting that the limitations on liability set forth in this article do not apply shall allege and prove by a preponderance of the evidence that one or more of the exemptions set forth in subdivision one of section […]