§ 15-38-10 Short title
§ 15-38-15 Liability of defendant responsible for less than fifty per cent of total fault; apportionment of percentages; willful, wanton, or grossly negligent defendant and alcoholic beverage or drug exceptions
§ 15-38-20 Right of contribution
§ 15-38-30 Factors determining pro rata liability of tortfeasors
§ 15-38-40 Action for contribution
§ 15-38-50 Effect of release, covenant not to sue, or not to enforce judgment
§ 15-38-60 Construction of chapter
§ 15-38-65 Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act not applicable to governmental entities
§ 15-38-70 Repeal of inconsistent acts
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 15 > Chapter 38 - South Carolina Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • person: includes any individual, trust, estate, partnership, receiver, association, company, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity or group; and

    (2) "individual" means a human being. See South Carolina Code 12-2-20
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • 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.