Code · Massachusetts · Part III — COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES · Title II — PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES · Chapter 231B

Section 2: Pro rata shares of tortfeasors in entire liability; determination

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Section 2. In determining the pro rata shares of tortfeasors in the entire liability ( a ) their relative degrees of fault shall not be considered; ( b ) if equity requires, the collective liability of some as a group shall constitute a single share; and ( c ) principles of equity applicable to contribution generally shall apply.