Joint and Several Liability

Joint and several liability is a legal concept where two or more individuals are held responsible for a single obligation or debt. If one of them cannot pay, the others can be required to cover the entire amount. For example, if two people cause damage, the injured party can choose to sue either one or both for full compensation. This means that each party can be fully responsible for the total amount, ensuring that the injured party can recover damages, regardless of any individual’s ability to pay.