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ORS 31.805

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 279 Or. App. 245 - Wingett v. Silbernagel (2016)

Most recently applied in 279 Or. App. 245 - Wingett v. Silbernagel (June 2016)

Formerly 18.445

(1) The proportional shares of tortfeasors in the entire liability shall be based upon their relative degrees of fault or responsibility. In contribution actions arising out of liability under ORS 31.600, the proportional share of a tortfeasor in the entire liability shall be based upon the tortfeasor’s percentage of the common negligence of all tortfeasors.

(2) If equity requires, the collective liability of some as a group shall constitute a single share. Principles of equity applicable to contribution generally shall apply.

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