§ 3-1405. Effect of release on right of contribution

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 3-1405 (2019) (N/A)
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A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve the joint tort-feasor from liability to make contribution to another joint tort-feasor unless the release:

(1)    Is given before the right of the other tort-feasor to secure a money judgment for contribution has accrued; and

(2)    Provides for a reduction, to the extent of the pro rata share of the released tort-feasor, of the injured person’s damages recoverable against all other tort-feasors.