Massachusetts Statutes

§ 2 — Pro rata shares of tortfeasors in entire liability; determination

Massachusetts § 2
JurisdictionMassachusetts
Part IIICOURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
Title IIACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN
Ch. 231BCONTRIBUTION AMONG JOINT TORTFEASORS

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231B, § 2 (2026).

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Section 2. In determining the pro rata shares of tortfeasors in the entire liability (a) their relative degrees of fault shall not be considered;

(b)if equity requires, the collective liability of some as a group shall constitute a single share; and (c) principles of equity applicable to contribution generally shall apply.

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