New Mexico § 41-3-4 Release; effect on injured person's claim

New Mexico Statutes

§ 41-3-4 — Release; effect on injured person's claim

New Mexico § 41-3-4

Ch. 41Torts

Art. 3Contribution Among Tortfeasors

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-3-4 (2026).

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A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasors 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.

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A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tortfeasors 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.