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13-1828. Vicarious liability; indemnity between tortfeasors.

If there is no wrongdoing on the part of the principal, then the principal is entitled to indemnity from the principal’s agent.

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This instruction should be modified if the relationship of the parties is other than principal and agent, such as employer and employee, etc.

This instruction is not designed for use in a case in which the basis of indemnity is contractual.

[As amended, effective November 1, 1991; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00126, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2025.]

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