Arkansas Code Title 16, Subtitle 5, Chapter 61, Subchapter 2 - Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act

• § 16-61-201 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Joint tortfeasor" means two (2) or more persons or entities who may have joint liability or several liability...
• § 16-61-202 - Right of Contribution -- Accrual -- Pro Rata Share.
  (a) The right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors.(b) A joint tortfeasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he or...
• § 16-61-203 - [Repealed.]
• § 16-61-204 - Release -- Effect on Injured Person's Claim and on Right of Contribution.
  (a) A release by the injured person of one (1) joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other joint tortfeasors...
• § 16-61-205 - [Repealed.]
• § 16-61-206 - Indemnity.
  This subchapter does not impair any right of indemnity under existing law.
• § 16-61-207 - Third Party Practice -- Amended Complaints -- Counterclaims and Cross-Complaints -- Motion Practice.
  (1) Before answering, a defendant seeking contribution in a tort action may move ex parte or, after answering, on notice to the plaintiff, for...
• § 16-61-208 - Constitutionality.
  If any provision of this subchapter, or the application thereof, to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other...
• § 16-61-209 - Uniformity of Interpretation.
  This subchapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states that enact
• § 16-61-210 - Short Title.
  This subchapter may be cited as the "Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act."
• § 16-61-211 - Repeal.
  All acts or parts of acts which are inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter are hereby repealed.
• § 16-61-212 - Emergency Clause.
  Because the passage of this subchapter will invite parties litigant to pursue dilatory tactics in the courts of this state until its effective date...

Last modified: November 15, 2016