When there is such a disproportion of fault among joint tortfeasors as to render inequitable an equal distribution among them of the common liability by contribution, the relative degrees of fault of the joint tortfeasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares.

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Source: SL 1945, ch 167, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 33.04A03 (4).