Sec. 17.555. INDEMNITY. A person against whom an action has been brought under this subchapter may seek contribution or indemnity from one who, under the statute law or at common law, may have liability for the damaging event of which the consumer complains. A person seeking indemnity as provided by this section may recover all sums that he is required to pay as a result of the action, his attorney's fees reasonable in relation to the amount of work performed in maintaining his action for indemnity, and his costs.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 604, ch. 216, Sec. 7, eff. May 23, 1977. Renumbered from Sec. 17.55A by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.02(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Competition and Trade Practices
Chapter 17 - Deceptive Trade Practices
Subchapter E. Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection
Section 17.42. Waivers: Public Policy
Section 17.43. Cumulative Remedies
Section 17.44. Construction and Application
Section 17.46. Deceptive Trade Practices Unlawful
Section 17.461. Pyramid Promotional Scheme
Section 17.462. Listing of Business Location of Certain Businesses
Section 17.4625. Price Gouging During Declared Disaster
Section 17.463. Production, Sale, Distribution, or Promotion of Certain Synthetic Substances
Section 17.464. Unconscionable Price for Care at Emergency Facility
Section 17.47. Restraining Orders
Section 17.48. Duty of District and County Attorney
Section 17.50. Relief for Consumers
Section 17.501. Consumer Protection Division Participation in Class Action
Section 17.505. Notice; Inspection
Section 17.5052. Offers of Settlement
Section 17.506. Damages: Defenses
Section 17.55. Promotional Material
Section 17.58. Voluntary Compliance
Section 17.59. Post Judgment Relief
Section 17.60. Reports and Examinations