A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor does not relieve him from liability to make contribution to another joint tortfeasor unless the release is given before the right of the other tortfeasor 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 tortfeasor, of the injured person's damages recoverable against all the other tortfeasors.
§ 41-3-5 NMSA 1978
Release; effect on right of contribution
Known as the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act
The act spans §§ 41–41 (8 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Nelson v. Bennett (1987)
Most recently applied in Nelson v. Bennett (June 1987)
1941 Comp., § 21-122, enacted by Laws 1947, ch. 121, § 5; 1953 Comp., § 24-1-15.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.