Degrees of fault of joint tort - feasors considered in determining liability

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