Under which condition can a tortfeasor seek complete indemnification from another?

A tortfeasor can seek complete indemnification from another when there is a significant difference in blameworthiness. In tort law, indemnification allows one party to recover the full amount of damages from another party when it is appropriate to do so. This typically occurs in situations where the party seeking indemnification is only minimally at fault or is considered a secondary party in relation to the primary wrongdoer.

For instance, if one tortfeasor acted under duress or was merely an agent for another tortfeasor who is primarily responsible for the loss or injury, the less culpable party can seek complete indemnification. This reflects the principle that a party who bears little or no responsibility should be able to recover from the party that is principally at fault.

The other options do not fit the criteria for complete indemnification. Equal shares of fault typically lead to apportionment of damages rather than complete recovery from one party. When both parties are liable for the same loss, they may share liability, but this does not fulfill the conditions necessary for indemnification. A signed agreement for fixed compensation, while potentially relevant for other types of contracts, does not inherently establish grounds for total indemnification in tort contexts.