Cases - Joint Tortfeasors Flashcards by Gab Diamond | Brainscape

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Joint Tortfeasors

Bierczynski

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Drag racers are both liable for damages to plaintiff even though only one hurt her
Joint tortfeasors acting in concert are both negligent

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Joint Tortfeasors

[Mary Carter] Elbaor v. Smith

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When P wins, D has to pay the ceiling, when P loses, D has to pay the floor
MC agreements are void against public policy

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Joint Tortfeasors

Knell

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P’s were passengers in a cab driven by D and successfully sued him for negligence, and D then sued driver of P’s car for contribution
Third party defendant in cab case can be held liable too. Doesn’t require a joint judgment

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