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Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002

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103 Joint wrongdoers Part 2.5 (Proceedings against and contributions between wrongdoers) applies if 2 or more people are liable (or, if they had all been sued, would have been liable) under section 102 for the damage suffered by a person.

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