§ 10-6-7. Effect of release of one tortfeasor on liability of others.
(1) A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasors unless the release so provides; but reduces the claim against the other tortfeasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release.
(2) A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor relieves that tortfeasor from liability to make contribution to another joint tortfeasor.
History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 940, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 10-6-7; P.L. 2006, ch. 213, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 410, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 411, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
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.