New Mexico § 41-3-2 - Right of contribution; accrual; pro rata share
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 41-3-2 — Right of contribution; accrual; pro rata share, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-3-2. 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
has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than his pro rata
share thereof. C. A joint tortfeasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not
entitled to recover contribution from another joint tortfeasor whose liability to
the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement. D. A pro rata share shall be the portion of the total dollar amount awarded as damages
to the plaintiff that is equal to the ratio of each joint tortfeasor's percentage
of fault to the total percentage of fault attributed to all joint tortfeasors.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 41-3-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 41-3-2 cover?
Section 41-3-2 ("Right of contribution; accrual; pro rata share") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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