Rio Grande Gas Company v. Stahmann Farms, Inc.

I am unable to agree with the opinion of the majority and the disposition of the case made by them.

My disagreement arises out of the states ment to the effect that the “judgment by the injured persons against Rio Grande alone does not operate as a discharge of other joint tortfeasors.” In the posture of this case, I am inclined to think that it would discharge them and, if so, the result reached concerning the right to seek contribution is incorrect. I recognize, of course, that Stahmann was absolved of guilt, but on this appeal Rio Grande asserts this was error.

Section 24-1-13, N.M.S.A.…