Release of Liability

What is Release of Liability?

A document wherein the plaintiff/claimant releases forever the defendant and his heirs and successors from any and all liability related to the accident or the occurrences; this is a full release of all claims against the tortfeasor that concludes an amicably resolved tort claim, either before or after the filing of litigation.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Breach of Duty
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Waiver as a Defense
• Full Tort Liability Insurance

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