TERNUS, Justice.
Appellee, Rick Jamieson, agreed to a partial settlement of his claim. We must decide whether the pro tanto credit rule applies to the later judgment obtained by Jamieson against appellant, Walter Harrison, d/b/a Ginger's Tavern. We conclude it does. However, because there is no double recovery under the facts of this case, Harrison is not entitled to a credit for the monies paid pursuant to the settlement. Therefore, we affirm the district court's...
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