Joint Defendants

Question 1

Always assume that co-defendants are . . .

Answer 1

Jointly and severally liable

Question 2

Can a defendant that pays the plaintiff recover from the other defendant?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

In which two situations does an out-of-pocket D get indemnification?

Answer 3

if he has been held vicariously liable (can collect from tortfeasor)

a non manufacturer can collect from a manufacturer in a products defect case