§ 34-51-6-3 — Enforcement of right of contribution; time limit

Indiana § 34-51-6-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 34: CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
• Art. 51: DAMAGES
• Ch. 6: Right of Contribution for Railroad Entities Liability Act

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(a) A railroad entity may enforce a right of
contribution under this chapter in:
(1) the original action brought against the railroad entity; or
(2) a separate action brought for that purpose, if the original
action is no longer pending.
(b) If there is a judgment for damages against a railroad entity, the
railroad entity must bring an action for contribution not later than one
(1) year after the judgment is final:
(1) by lapse of time for appeal; or
(2) after appellate review.
(c) If there is no judgment for damages against a railroad entity, any
separate action by the railroad entity to enforce contribution is barred,
unless the railroad entity:
(1) discharges the liability by settlement; and
(2) starts the action for contribution not later than one (1) year
after the railroad entity's payment of damages.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.107-2018, SEC.2.