Hartford Fire Insurance v. Osborn Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Two issues are presented upon this appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in determining that the appellant was not entitled to contribution from the respondents because the statute of limitations had run?

2. Did the respondents waive the defense of the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense to the claim for contribution?

Question of contribution.

Osborn cross-complained for contribution from the respondents if it was found to be liable to the plaintiff. In discussing the doctrine of contribution, this court has said:

“The doctrine of contribution rests on the principle that when parties…