Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1402
Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1402
in effect(a) The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.
(b) A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until the joint tort-feasor has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than a pro rata share of the common liability.
(c) A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
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