Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 32.001 – Application
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(a) This chapter applies only to tort actions.
(b) This chapter does not apply if a right of contribution, indemnity, or recovery between defendants is provided by other statute or by common law.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 32.001
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.