§ 10-6-3. Right of contribution declared.
Except as otherwise provided in § 10-6-7, 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; P.L. 2021, ch. 410, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 411, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-6 - Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors
Section 10-6-1. - Short title.
Section 10-6-2. - “Joint tortfeasors” defined.
Section 10-6-3. - Right of contribution declared.
Section 10-6-4. - Payment as prerequisite — Limitation of actions.
Section 10-6-5. - Separate settlement with injured person.
Section 10-6-6. - Effect of judgment against one tortfeasor.
Section 10-6-7. - Effect of release of one tortfeasor on liability of others.
Section 10-6-9. - Right of indemnity preserved.
Section 10-6-10. - Uniformity of construction.