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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4533-b — Proof of payment by joint tort-feasor
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4533-b
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- Statute
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- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
Rule 4533-b. Proof of payment by joint tort-feasor. In an action for personal injury, injury to property or for wrongful death, any proof as to payment by or settlement with another joint tort-feasor, or one claimed to be a joint tort-feasor, offered by a defendant in mitigation of damages,…
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4533-b — Proof of payment by joint tort-feasor is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
Rule 4533-b. Proof of payment by joint tort-feasor. In an action for personal injury, injury to property or for wrongful death, any proof as to payment by or settlement with another joint tort-feasor, or one claimed to be a joint tort-feasor, offered by a defendant in mitigation of damages, shall be taken out of the hearing of the jury. The court shall deduct the proper amount, as determined pursuant to section 15-108 of the general obligations law, from the award made by the jury.