Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 57/55 – Contribution among and recovery from multiple defendants
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 57/55
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
A person subject to liability under this Act has a right of action for contribution against another person subject to liability under this Act. 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 Act and existing law against a person whom a defendant has asserted a right of contribution.