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.
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