(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Injured person” means any person having a claim in tort for injury to person or property.
(c) “Joint tort-feasors” means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 14 - Maryland Uniform Contribution Among Joint Tort-Feasors Act
Section 3-1402 - Right of Contribution
Section 3-1403 - Judgment Against One Tort-Feasor
Section 3-1404 - Effect of Release on Injured Person's Claim
Section 3-1405 - Effect of Release on Right of Contribution