Section 8322 – Definition
§ 8322. Definition. As used in this subchapter “joint tort-feasors” means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to persons or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.
Section 8323 – Scope of subchapter
§ 8323. Scope of subchapter. This subchapter does not impair any right of indemnity under existing law.
Section 8324 – Right of contribution
§ 8324. Right of contribution. (a) General rule.–The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors. (b) Payment required.–A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than his pro rata share thereof. (c) Effect of settlement.–A joint tort-feasor who […]
Section 8325 – Effect of judgment
§ 8325. Effect of judgment. The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against one joint tort-feasor does not discharge the other joint tort-feasors.
Section 8326 – Effect of release as to other tort-feasors
§ 8326. Effect of release as to other tort-feasors. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tort-feasors unless the release so provides, but reduces the claim against the other tort-feasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release or in […]
Section 8327 – Liability to make contribution as affected by release
§ 8327. Liability to make contribution as affected by release. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve him from liability to make contribution to another tort-feasor, unless the release is given before the right of the other tort-feasor to secure a money judgment for contribution has accrued and provides […]
Section 8321 – Short title of subchapter
§ 8321. Short title of subchapter. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Contribution Among Tort-feasors Act.”