Cox v. Robert C. Rhein Interest, Inc.

WELLS, Judge.

Defendant Rhein contends the trial court erred in entering judgment and denying defendant’s motion to modify or amend judgment pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 1B-4(1). Defendant contends G.S. § 1B-4(1) entitles it to a reduction in the verdict award entered against it in the amount equal to the $5,000.00 settlement between plaintiffs and original co-defendants, King and Kingstree. G.S. § 1B-4(1) states:

When a release or covenant not to sue or not to enforce judgment is given in good faith to one of two or more persons liable in tort for the same injury or the same wrongful death:

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