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contributory (k<<schwa>>n-trib-y<<schwa>>-tor-ee), adj.1. Tending to bring about a result. 2. (Of a pension fund) receiving contributions from both the employer and the employees. [Cases: Pensions  101–107. C.J.S. Pensions and Retirement Plans and Benefits §§ 53–68, 121–129.] contributory,n.1. One who contributes or who has a duty to contribute. 2. A contributing factor. 3.Hist. A person who, as a…

contribution margin.The difference between a product’s selling price and its cost of production. • The contri-bution margin indicates the amount of funds available for profit and payment of fixed costs. [Blacks Law 8th]

contributione facienda (kon-tri-byoo-shee-oh-nee fay-shee-en-d<<schwa>>). [Latin “writ for making contribu-tion”] Hist. A writ to compel a tenant in common to contribute to a fellow tenant who has paid more than the tenant’s share of a sum for which all the tenants are liable. “Contributione facienda is a writ that lieth in case where more are bound to…

contribution clause.See COINSURANCE CLAUSE. [Blacks Law 8th]

contribution bar.Preclusion of a defendant having contribution rights against other defendants, who have settled their dispute with the plaintiff, from seeking contribution from them. • The bar is usu. allowed in exchange for a credit against any judgment the plaintiff obtains against the nonsettling defendant. [Cases: Contribution  8. C.J.S. Contribution §§ 26–31.] [Blacks Law 8th]

contribution agreement.See SUPPORT AGREEMENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

contribution. 1. The right that gives one of several persons who are liable on a common debt the ability to recover ratably from each of the others when that one person discharges the debt for the benefit of all; the right to demand that another who is jointly responsible for a third party’s injury supply…

contributio lucri et damni (kon-tri-byoo-shee-oh loo-krI et dam-nI). [Latin] Scots law. Distribution of or sharing in profit and loss. • The phrase referred to one test for determining whether a partnership existed. [Blacks Law 8th]

contributing to the delinquency of a minor.The offense of an adult’s engaging in conduct involving a minor — or in the presence of a minor — likely to result in delinquent conduct. • Examples include encouraging a minor to shoplift, enabling underage drinking, and soliciting sex for money. — Often shortened to contributing to delin-quency. See…

contributing cause.See CAUSE(1). [Blacks Law 8th]