§ 8324. Right of contribution.
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§ 8324. Right of contribution.
(a)General rule.-- The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.
(b)Payment required.-- A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than his pro rata share thereof.
(c)Effect of settlement.-- A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
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