West Virginia Supreme Court· 3/23/1982

Sitzes v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc.

Citations

289 S.E.2d 679
169 W. Va. 698
1982 W. Va. LEXIS 735

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stating that “[hjistorically, at common law, there was no right of contribution between joint tortfeasors on the theory that the law should not aid wrongdoers”
finding reversal to be “clearly foreshadowed ■by our decisions ... overruling other common law immunities, particularly family- immunities.”
“As between joint tortfeasors, a right of comparative contribution exists inter se based upon their relative degrees of primary fault or negligence.”
“As between joint tortfeasors, a right of comparative contribution exists inter se based upon their relative degrees of primary fault or negligence.”
“As between joint tortfeasors, a right of comparative contribution exists inter se based upon their relative degrees of primary fault or negligence.”

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Judges: Miller

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