Except as otherwise provided in § 10-6-7, the right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors; provided however, that when there is a disproportion of fault among joint tortfeasors, the relative degree of fault of the joint tortfeasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares. History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 940, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 10-6-3; P.L. 1977, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 410, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 411, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
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