South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20C-14. Right of contribution
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Any person subject to liability under this chapter has a right of action for contribution against another person subject to liability under this chapter. Contribution may be enforced either in the original action or by a separate action brought for that purpose. A plaintiff may seek recovery in accordance with this chapter against a person whom a defendant has asserted a right of contribution.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20C-14
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Source: SL 1997, ch 203, § 16.