A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tort-feasors unless the release so provides, but it reduces the claim against the other tort-feasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release or in any amount or proportion by which the release provides that the total claim shall be reduced, if greater than the consideration paid.
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