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Which one out of the following statements about joint tort feasors is incorrect?

A joint tortfeasor who pays full compensation can claim contribution from the others, the rule against contribution in Merryweather v Nixan having been abrogated, so the…

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Which one out of the following statements about joint tort feasors is incorrect?

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A joint tortfeasor who pays full compensation can claim contribution from the others, the rule against contribution in Merryweather v Nixan having been abrogated, so the incorrect statement is "If one joint tort feasors pays full compensation he cannot sue other joint tort feasors for contribution".

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