§ 6301. Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, “joint tortfeasors” means 2 or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them. 47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 1; 10 Del. C. 1953, § […]
§ 6302. Right of contribution; accrual; pro rata share. (a) The right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors. (b) A joint tortfeasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he or she has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than his or her pro rata share thereof. (c) […]
§ 6303. Judgment against 1 tortfeasor. The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against 1 joint tortfeasor does not discharge the other joint tortfeasors. 47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 3; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6303;
§ 6304. Release of 1 joint tortfeasor. (a) A release by the injured person of 1 joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasor unless the release so provides; but reduces the claim against the other tortfeasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release, or in any […]
§ 6305. Indemnity. This chapter does not impair any right of indemnity under existing law. 47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 6; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6305;
§ 6306. Third-party practice. (a) Third-party practice under this chapter shall be as provided by rule of court except as provided in this section. (b) A pleader may either: (1) State as a cross-claim against a coparty any claim that the coparty is or may be liable to the cross-claimant for all or part of […]
§ 6307. Uniformity of interpretation. This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact it. 47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 9; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6307;
§ 6308. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Law.” 47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 10; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6308;
