By statute in some states, if one joint tortfeasor is required to pay more than his share to the injured party, he may sue the other joint tortfeasor for the excess. This is known as:
a. joint tortfeasors
b. doctrine of sovereign immunity
c. right of contribution
d. right of settlement
Answer: c. right of contribution
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