27-1-706. Effect of a release or covenant not to sue. - Montana Statutes

     27-1-706. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) Effect of a release or covenant not to sue. A release or covenant not to sue given to one of two or more persons potentially liable in tort for the same injury, death, damage, or loss:
     (1) does not discharge any of the other persons from liability for the person's several pro rata share of liability unless the terms of the release or covenant provide for a discharge of liability;
     (2) reduces the aggregate claim against the other persons to the extent of any percentage of fault found by the trier of fact under 27-1-705 to be attributable to the person to whom the release or covenant was given; and
     (3) discharges the person to whom it was given from all liability for contribution.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 429, L. 1997.