§23-14. Damages diminished in proportion to contributory negligence.
Where such contributory negligence is shown on the part of the person injured, damaged or killed, the amount of the recovery shall be diminished in proportion to such person’s contributory negligence. Added by Laws 1979, c. 38, § 2, operative July 1, 1979.
§23-15. Joint tortfeasor liability – Several only.
A. In any civil action based on fault and not arising out of contract, the liability for damages caused by two or more persons shall be several only and a joint tortfeasor shall be liable only for the amount of damages allocated to that tortfeasor. B. This section shall not apply to actions brought by […]
§23-1. Species of relief.
As a general rule, compensation is the relief or remedy provided by the law of this state for the violation of private rights, and the means of securing their observance; and specific and preventive relief may be given in no other cases than those specified herein. R.L. 1910, § 2843.