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Code · South Dakota · Title 15 · Chapter 15-8

15-8-15. Degrees of fault of joint tort-feasors considered in determining liability.

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When there is such a disproportion of fault among joint tort - feasors as to render inequitable an equal distribution among them of the common liability by contribution, the relative degrees of fault of the joint tort - feasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares.
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