Liability to make contribution as affected by release. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve him from

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

Section: 8327

Jurisdiction: PA

Bluebook Citation: 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8327

§ 8327.  Liability to make contribution as affected by release. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve him from liability to make contribution to another tort-feasor, unless the release is given before the right of the other tort-feasor to secure a money judgment for contribution has accrued and 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 the other tort-feasors.

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