Tennessee Code 29-38-112 – Right of action for contribution
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-38-112
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: means an individual, governmental entity, corporation, firm, trust, partnership, or incorporated or unincorporated association, existing under or authorized by the laws of this state, another state, or foreign country. See Tennessee Code 29-38-104
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
A 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 and existing law against a person whom a defendant has asserted a right of contribution.