§ 3-1405. Effect of release on right of contribution

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   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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 50, § 20; 1997, ch. 31, § 1.

                    
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