Rowland v. Lewis

Russell, Judge.

“If the tort complained of does not amount to a crime, the person injured may consent to a satisfaction and settlement thereof.” Code § 105-1901. “A release sometimes results as an operation of law; as, when a creditor releases another who is bound jointly with or primarily to the debtor.” Code § 20-910. It is frequently stated that a release of one joint tortfeasor releases all. Askew v. Goldsmith, 60 Ga. App. 718 (4 SE2d 697). Also there may be but one compensation for a single injury, Caplan v. Caplan, 62 Ga. App. 577 (9 SE2d 96), from which it follows that: (1) Where A is…