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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-11-101 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Contribution Among Tort-Feasors Act.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-11-102 Right of contribution among tort-feasors — Exceptions — Subrogation — Indemnity
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter where two (2) or more persons are jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property or for the same wrongful death, there is a right of contribution among them even though judgment has not been recovered…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-11-103 Determination of proportionate share of shared liability
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(1) In determining the proportionate share of the shared liability between two (2) or more tort-feasors for the same injury or wrongful death, for purposes of pursuit of contribution among tort-feasors:(1) The reasonable amount of the settlement and the relative degree of fault o…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-11-104 Enforcement of contribution — Procedure — Limitation
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(a) Whether or not judgment has been entered in an action against two (2) or more tortfeasors for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced by separate action in the circuit or chancery courts to be tried according to the forms of chancery. (b) Where a judgm…