Utah Code 58-37e-10. Contribution among and recovery from multiple defendants
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Terms Used In Utah Code 58-37e-10
- 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 Utah Code 58-37e-2
- 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.
Enacted by Chapter 349, 1997 General Session