Pennsylvania § 8326 - Effect of release as to other tort-feasors.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8326 — Effect of release as to other tort-feasors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8326. Effect of release as to other tort-feasors.
A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tort-feasors unless the release so provides, but reduces the claim against the other tort-feasors 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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8326
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8326 cover?
Section 8326 ("Effect of release as to other tort-feasors.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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