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10 Del. C. § 6301. Definition.
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§ 6301. Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, “joint tortfeasors” means 2 or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 1; 10 De…
10 Del. C. § 6302. Right of contribution; accrual; pro rata share.
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§ 6302. Right of contribution; accrual; pro rata share. (a) The right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors. (b) A joint tortfeasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he or she has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than h…
10 Del. C. § 6303. Judgment against 1 tortfeasor.
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§ 6303. Judgment against 1 tortfeasor. The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against 1 joint tortfeasor does not discharge the other joint tortfeasors.47 Del. Laws, c. 151, § 3; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6303;
10 Del. C. § 6304. Release of 1 joint tortfeasor.
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§ 6304. Release of 1 joint tortfeasor. (a) A release by the injured person of 1 joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasor unless the release so provides; but reduces the claim against the other tortfeasors in the amount of the con…