Joint and Several Liability

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Definition of "Joint and Several Liability"

Joint and Several Liability refers to the liability of more than one person, where each person can be liable for the entire amount of damages done by all. For example, if a partnership was found liable for damages and one partner was unable to pay their share, the remaining partner would be required to pay all damages including the share of the delinquent partner.

"Joint and Several Liability" is referred to in the following legal documents:

Partnership Agreement