Utah § 37e-109 - Contribution among and recovery from multiple defendants.
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§ 37e-109. Contribution among and recovery from multiple defendants.
58-37e-109. Contribution among and recovery from multiple defendants.
| (1) | A person subject to liability under this chapter has a right of action for contribution against another person subject to liability under this chapter. |
| (2) | Contribution may be enforced either in the original action or by a separate action brought for that purpose. |
| (3) | A plaintiff may seek recovery in accordance with this chapter and existing law against a person whom a defendant has asserted a right of contribution. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Utah Code § 37e-109 cover?
Section 37e-109 ("Contribution among and recovery from multiple defendants.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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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