Section 15-8-15 - Degrees of fault of joint tort-feasors considered in determining liability

15-8-15. Degrees of fault of joint tort-feasors considered in determining liability.When there is such a disproportion of fault among joint tort-feasors as to render inequitable an equal distribution among them of the common liability by contribution, the relative degrees of fault of the joint tort-feasors shall be considered in determining their pro rata shares. Source: SL 1945, ch 167, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §33.04A03 (4).