Joint and Several Liability
Any joint wrongdoer may be liable for damages and if one joint wrongdoer pays the plaintiff individually, then s/he can claim a contribution from the other joint wrongdoer/s.
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Terms Starting with "J"
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Judgment
A decision by a court that resolves a dispute and determines the rights and obligations of the parties (for example, payment of money). A judgment is the final part of a court case.
Contract Read full definitionJuristic person
JURISTIC PERSON: includes a partnership, close corporation, company, or other body of persons.
Corporate Read full definitionJust and Equitable
To be fair and reasonable after considering all the relevant facts and circumstances of an application.
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