GARRITY, Judge.
In this matter, we shall examine the language of a joint tort-feasor release to determine its effect upon the obligation of the remaining party when the settling defendant is found not liable.
Factual Background
On April 23, 1984, Curtis C. Beckles, a minor, was crossing Riggs Road in Hyattsville, Maryland, when he was hit by a car driven by Janet T. Dierks. At the time of this accident and pursuant to a request from Curtis...
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