(a) The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.
(b) A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until the joint tort-feasor has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than a pro rata share of the common liability.
(c) A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
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