Contribution notice: co-defendant | Practical Law

Contribution notice: co-defendant | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that defendants may serve a contribution notice on a co-defendant as an alternative to their primary defence of the claim, even if that co-defendant has reached a full and final settlement with the claimant.

Contribution notice: co-defendant

Practical Law UK Articles 7-636-2826 (Approx. 3 pages)

Contribution notice: co-defendant

by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Practical Law Dispute Resolution
Published on 01 Dec 2016 • United Kingdom
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that defendants may serve a contribution notice on a co-defendant as an alternative to their primary defence of the claim, even if that co-defendant has reached a full and final settlement with the claimant.