South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-8-15 — Degrees of fault of joint tort

South Dakota § 15-8-15
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE
Ch. 15-8REMEDIES ON JOINT LIABILITY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-8-15 (2026).

Text

When there is such a disproportion of fault among joint tort - feasors as to render inequitable an equal distribution among them of the common liability by contribution, the relative degrees of fault of the joint tort - feasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares.

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Legislative History

SL 1945, ch 167, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 33.04A03 (4).

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