§ 10-6-7. Effect of release of one tortfeasor on liability of others.
(1)A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasors unless the release so provides; but reduces the claim against the other tortfeasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release.
(2)A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor relieves that tortfeasor from liability to make contribution to another joint tortfeasor.
§ 10-6-6. Effect of judgment against one tortfeasor.
§ 10-6-8. [Repealed.]
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