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A.R.S. § 12-2502

Pro rata shares

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Dietz v. General Electric Co. (1991)

Most recently applied in Dietz v. General Electric Co. (November 1991)

In determining the pro rata share of tortfeasors in the entire liability:

1. Their relative degrees of fault are the basis for allocation.

2. If equity requires, the collective liability of some as a group constitutes a single share.

3. Principles of equity applicable to contribution generally apply.

Official source: Arizona State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Arizona statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.