Arizona § 12-2504 - Release or covenant not to sue
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2504 — Release or covenant not to sue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2504. Release or covenant not to sue
If a release or a covenant not to sue or not to enforce judgment is given in good faith to one of two or more persons liable in tort for the same injury or the same wrongful death both of the following apply:
1. It does not discharge any of the other tortfeasors from liability for the injury or wrongful death unless its terms so provide, but it reduces the claim against the others to the extent of any amount stipulated by the release or the covenant or in the amount of the consideration paid for it, whichever is the greater.
2. It discharges the tortfeasor to whom it is given from all liability for contribution to any other tortfeasor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-2504
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2504 cover?
Section 12-2504 ("Release or covenant not to sue") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 12-2504?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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