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Contribution definition

What does Contribution mean? In legal practice, contribution is the right of a party who has paid more than their fair share of a common liability to recover from another person who is also responsible for the same loss, in whole or in part. In England and Wales, contribution between persons liable for the same damage is governed by the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978. It applies whether liability arises in tort, contract or otherwise, and after judgment or settlement, with the court apportioning what is just and equitable having regard to relative responsibility. Contribution claims are commonly brought between co-defendants (including joint tortfeasors) by...

Contributions in Financial Remedy Proceedings: financial, non-financial and special contributions; mingling; matrimonial vs non-matrimonial property under MCA 1973 s 25/CPA 2004 (England and Wales)

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This Practice Note explains the influence of parties’ contributions, both financial and non-financial, on an application for a financial order, together with the operation of section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) and Schedule 5, Part 5 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA 2004). It examines direct and indirect input, distinguishes matrimonial from non-matrimonial/civil partnership property, considers the ‘mingling’ of assets, and recognises special contributions. It also outlines practical points where contributions are in dispute. In financial remedy proceedings, the court must take account of a range of factors specified in MCA 1973, s 25 and CPA 2004, Sch 5, Pt 5, para 21(2)...

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