Labels:book | reckoner | sky OCR: double recovery supports application of the pro tanto method JO reduction rather than the otd rata method A one court observed "The principle behind this [pro tantol credit that the iniued party entitled onIy one satisfaction for single injury the payment by one joint tortfeasor inures the benefit Sanders, 489 N.E.2d 120 Citations omitted etmphasis added) The Pro Tanto Method is Consistent With Prin- ciples of Both Comparative Fault and Joint Lia bility By affirming the Fifth Circuit's decision herein, this Court would be establishing bright line tule which recognizes that parties actually before the Court and jury. principles comparative fault apply, but they do not operate to abrogate the principles of joint liability and plaintiff's corres sponding right recover tte full amount of damag ...
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