Sec. 2925b. Except as otherwise provided by law, in determining the pro rata shares of tortfeasors in the entire liability as between themselves only and without affecting the rights of the injured party to a joint and several judgment: (a) Their relative degrees of fault shall be considered. (b) If equity requires, the collective liability of some as a group shall constitute a single share. (c) Principles of equity applicable to contribution generally shall apply.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2925b
Determining pro rata shares of tortfeasors
Applied in 25 court decisions — leading case Placek v. City of Sterling Heights (1979)
Most recently applied in Gerling Konzern Allgemeine Versicherungs AG v. Lawson (March 2005)
Add. 1974, Act 318, Imd
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