Ottinger v. Chronister

MORRIS, Judge.

The sole question for determination on this appeal is whether the transactions in question constitute in law a release so as to bar the prosecution of the action against the defendants Sidney Andrew Chronister and Woodward Specialty Sales, Inc.

The Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act (G.S. IB-4) abolishes the distinction between a release and a covenant not to sue. Unfortunately for the plaintiff in this case, the Act did not become effective until 1 January 1968, and does not apply to litigation pending at that time. This action was instituted 21 November 1966, and was,…