# N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-2: Right of contribution

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-2
- **Heading:** Right of contribution
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-2

## Text

The right of contribution exists among joint tortfeasors. L.1952, c. 335, p. 1075, s. 2.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-1 Joint tortfeasors; single tortfeasor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-2 Right of contribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-3 Judgment against joint tortfeasor; contribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-4 Application of act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-5 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-5.1 Prohibiting discrimination in calculation of certain damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-6 Contributory negligence of conditional vendee, etc., as defense by third person in suit brought by conditional vendor, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7 Immunity from liability for negligence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.1 Volunteers of certain organizations exempt from liability, damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.2 Limited immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.3 Exemption from liability for library trustees, members of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.4 Inapplicability, certain, of civil immunity granted to certain charitable entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.5 Application of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-8 Liability of nonprofit hospital corporation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-8.md)

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