CPLR 4533-B — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 4533-A Prima facie proof of damages up ARTICLE 45 Evidence next SECTION 4534 Standard of measurement used by surveyor Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 4533-B Proof of payment by joint tort-feasor Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 45 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.