Pennsylvania § 8324 - Right of contribution.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8324 — Right of contribution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8324. Right of contribution.
(a) General rule.--The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.
(b) Payment required.--A joint tort-feasor 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) Effect of settlement.--A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8324
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8324 cover?
Section 8324 ("Right of contribution.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 8324?
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