Nevada § 17.285 - Enforcement of right of contribution

§ 17.285. Enforcement of right of contribution

1. Whether or not judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tortfeasors

for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced by separate action. 2. Where a judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tortfeasors

for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced in that action

by judgment in favor of one against other judgment defendants by motion upon notice

to all parties to the action. 3. If there is a judgment for the injury or wrongful death against the tortfeasor

seeking contribution, any separate action by the tortfeasor to enforce contribution

must be commenced within 1 year after the judgment has become final by lapse of time

for appeal or after appellate review. 4. If there is no judgment for the injury or wrongful death against the tortfeasor

seeking contribution, the tortfeasor’s right of contribution is barred unless the

tortfeasor has: (a) Discharged by payment the common liability within the statute of limitations period

applicable to claimant's right of action against him or her and has commenced an action

for contribution within 1 year after payment; or (b) Agreed while action is pending against him or her to discharge the common liability

and has within 1 year after the agreement paid the liability and commenced an action

for contribution. 5. The judgment of the court in determining the liability of the several defendants

to the claimant for an injury or wrongful death shall be binding as among such defendants

in determining their right to contribution.