Mitchell v. New York Hospital

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1984-02-23

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OPINION OF THE COURT Jasen, J. On this appeal, we are asked to decide whether subdivision (c) of section 15-108 of the General Obligations Law, which prohibits a settling tort-feasor from obtaining contribution from another person, can be waived by agreement of all parties to the litigation. Michael Mitchell, one of the plaintiffs in the underlying action, was employed by third-party defen…

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