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Section 4: Joint tortfeasors and contributory negligence

State Proceedings Act

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4. Joint tortfeasors and contributory negligence Where the State is subject to any liability by virtue of this Part, the law relating to the liability of joint and several tortfeasors, and the apportionment of damages, shall be enforceable by or against the State in respect of the liability to which it is so subject, as if the State were a private person of full age and capacity. [S. 4 amended by Act 48 of 1991.]

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