2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions
Chapter 10-6 - Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors
Section 10-6-3 - Right of contribution declared.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 10-6-3 (2017)

§ 10-6-3. Right of contribution declared.

The right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors; provided however, that when there is a disproportion of fault among joint tortfeasors, the relative degree of fault of the joint tortfeasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1940, ch. 940, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 10-6-3; P.L. 1977, ch. 197, § 1.)

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