North Dakota § 32-38-04 - Release or covenant not to sue
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-38-04 — Release or covenant not to sue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-38-04. Release or covenant not to sue
When 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: 1. It does not discharge any of the other tort-feasors 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 tort-feasor to whom it is given from all liability for contribution to any other tort-feasor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-38-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-38-04 cover?
Section 32-38-04 ("Release or covenant not to sue") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 32-38-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-38-04" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 32-38-04 apply to my situation?
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