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§ 15-38-60 — Construction of chapter.

South Carolina·Title 15 CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES·Ch. 38 SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those that enact it.

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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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