several liability definition

several liability

Liability which, in contrast to a joint liability, is distinct and separate from the liability of others. In case of a dispute, a plaintiff may start legal proceeding only against a particular defendant, without involving (joining) other party or parties. See also joint and several liability.

several liability is in the Agreements & Contracts, Banking, Commerce & Finance and Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subjects.

several liability appears in these other terms: strict joint and several liability, joint and several liability

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