Section 10-6-7 - Effect of release of one tortfeasor on liability of others(1) 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.(2) A release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor relieves that tortfeasor from liability to make contribution to another joint tortfeasor.Amended by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 411, § 1, eff. 7/14/2021.Amended by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 410, § 1, eff. 7/14/2021.P.L. 1940, ch. 940, § 4; G.L. 1956, §10-6-7; P.L. 2006 , ch. 213, § 2.