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.
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