Sitzes v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc.
West Virginia Supreme Court
289 S.E.2d 679 (1982)
Relevant factsFree
After a fatal collision, a jury found Anchor Motor's (defendant) employee 70% negligent and James Roberson (defendant) 30% negligent; the federal district court certified to the state supreme court whether the state's traditional equal-shares contribution rule among joint tortfeasors conflicted with its newly adopted comparative-negligence system.
IssueFree
Whether a right of comparative contribution exists between joint tortfeasors based upon each defendant's relative degree of primary fault or negligence.