Except as otherwise provided in § 10-6-7, the right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors; provided however, that when there is a disproportion of fault among joint tortfeasors, the relative degree of fault of the joint tortfeasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares.

History of Section.
P.L. 1940, ch. 940, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 10-6-3; P.L. 1977, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 410, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 411, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.