Civil Law

Joint and Several Liability

/ joynt and SEV-ur-ul ly-uh-BIL-ih-tee /

Definition

Each party can be held individually responsible for the full amount.

Used in Context

“Under joint and several liability, any defendant could pay all damages.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: joint, joined

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