Delaware § 6304 - Release of 1 joint tortfeasor.
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§ 6304. Release of 1 joint tortfeasor.
(a) A release by the injured person of 1 joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasor unless the release so provides; but reduces the claim against the other tortfeasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release, or in any amount or proportion by which the release provides that the total claim shall be reduced, if greater than the consideration paid.
(b) A release by the injured person of 1 joint tortfeasor does not relieve the 1 joint tortfeasor 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.
47 Del. Laws, c. 151, §§ 4, 5; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6304; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6304 ("Release of 1 joint tortfeasor.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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