Michigan Laws 600.2925d – Effect of release, covenant not to sue, or covenant not to enforce judgment
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If a release or a covenant not to sue or not to enforce judgment is given in good faith to 1 of 2 or more persons for the same injury or the same wrongful death, both of the following apply:
(a) The release or covenant does not discharge 1 or more of the other persons from liability for the injury or wrongful death unless its terms so provide.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.2925d
- judgment: as used in this act , includes decree. See Michigan Laws 600.112
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
(b) The release or covenant discharges the person to whom it is given from all liability for contribution to any other person for the injury or wrongful death.