Section 41-3-1 - Joint tortfeasors defined.
41-3-1. Joint tortfeasors defined.
For the purposes of this act [41-3-1 to 41-3-8 NMSA 1978] the term "joint tortfeasors" means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to person or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.