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§ 15-38-30 — Factors determining pro rata liability of tortfeasors.

South Carolina § 15-38-30
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 15CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES
Ch. 38SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 15-38-30 (2026).

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In determining the pro rata shares of tortfeasors in the entire liability (1) their relative degrees of fault shall not be considered;

(2)if equity requires, the collective liability of some as a group shall constitute a single share; and (3) principles of equity applicable to contribution generally shall apply.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 432, SECTION 5.

Nearby Sections

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§ 15-38-10
Short title.
§ 15-38-15
Liability of defendant responsible for less than fifty per cent of total fault; apportionment of percentages; willful, wanton, or grossly negligent defendant and alcoholic beverage or drug exceptions.
§ 15-38-20
Right of contribution.
§ 15-38-30
Factors determining pro rata liability of tortfeasors.
§ 15-38-40
Action for contribution.
§ 15-38-50
Effect of release, covenant not to sue, or not to enforce judgment.
§ 15-38-60
Construction of chapter.
§ 15-38-65
Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities.
§ 15-38-70
Repeal of inconsistent acts.
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