§ 3-1402. Right of contribution

   (a) In general. -- The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.

(b) Discharge of liability or payment of share. -- 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) Effect of settlement. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 50, § 17; 1997, ch. 31, § 1.