§ 10-6-6. Effect of judgment against one tortfeasor.
The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against one joint tortfeasor does not discharge the other joint tortfeasors.
History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 940, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 10-6-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-6 - Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors
Section 10-6-1. - Short title.
Section 10-6-2. - “Joint tortfeasors” defined.
Section 10-6-3. - Right of contribution declared.
Section 10-6-4. - Payment as prerequisite — Limitation of actions.
Section 10-6-5. - Separate settlement with injured person.
Section 10-6-6. - Effect of judgment against one tortfeasor.
Section 10-6-7. - Effect of release of one tortfeasor on liability of others.
Section 10-6-9. - Right of indemnity preserved.
Section 10-6-10. - Uniformity of construction.