Shell Oil Company v. Christie

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

Plaintiff/appellant brought this lawsuit for indemnity or contribution from the de fendants/appellees, defendants with appellant in the personal injury case, Shell Oil Co. v. Gutierrez, 119 Ariz. 426, 581 P.2d 271 (App.1978). There, based on the doctrine of strict liability, verdicts in the sum of $500,-000 and $1,500,000 were affirmed against all defendants (the appellant and appellees herein).

Appellant paid the amount of the judgments plus interest and costs and sought recovery of one-third of that amount from each appellee in the instant case. Appeal is taken from a…