National Mutual Insurance v. Whitmer

The singular question presented by this case is whether a joint tortfeasor, who pays more than his proportionate share of common liability after the effective date of the Ohio Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors Act as a result of an injury which was suffered prior to the effective date of the Act, may assert a claim to recover the amount which he paid in excess of his proportionate share of common liability.

*151Appellants contend that R. C. 2307.31 and 2307.32 are legislative enactments affecting substantive rights because they created a right of action between tortfeasors with respect to…