Sec. 9. (a) A person who is subject to liability under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its repeal) has a right of action for contribution against another person subject to liability under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its repeal).

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-24-4-9

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
     (b) Contribution may be enforced in:

(1) the original action; or

(2) a separate action brought for that purpose.

     (c) A plaintiff may seek recovery under this chapter and any other applicable law against a person whom a defendant has asserted a right of contribution.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-70-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.19.

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