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Contribution - Joint Liability - Claimant Not A Volunteer But Not Subject To A Common Liability, Melvyn I. Mozinski
Contribution - Joint Liability - Claimant Not A Volunteer But Not Subject To A Common Liability, Melvyn I. Mozinski
Michigan Law Review
A passenger was injured while riding in an automobile driven by D when it collided with a car driven by C. In the passenger's action for damages against C, C cross-complained against D. On the day of trial C settled with the passenger with the knowledge and approval of D. In the ensuing suit for contribution both C and D denied negligence; the jury found that D was negligent and that C was in no way at fault. Since there was no common liability shown, C's claim for contribution was dismissed. C moved to have …