· 4/12/1990
Kirk v. Moe
Citations
- 789 P.2d 84
- 114 Wash. 2d 550
- 1990 Wash. LEXIS 39
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing right of contribution against joint tortfeasor where release is obtained on his behalf
- recognizing right of contribution against joint tortfeasor where release is obtained on his behalf
- suggesting joint and several liability and contribution might still be possible after the 1986 legislation where a plaintiff settled with an employer and the employer subsequently sued an employee for contribution
- suggesting joint and several liability and contribution might still be possible after the 1986 legislation where a plaintiff settled with an employer and the employer subsequently sued an employee for contribution
- “ ‘The settlement of a claimant’s entire claim should be strongly encouraged’ ”
- \`The settlement of a claimant's entire claim should be strongly encouraged'\
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Judges: Brachtenbach
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