Apportionment of Liability
/əˌpɔːrʃənˈmɛnt əv ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal method of distributing responsibility and financial liability among multiple parties who are at fault for a loss or injury.
The court ordered an apportionment of liability among the defendants based on their respective degrees of fault.
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- apportionment of liability
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Commentary
Often used in tort and contract law, apportionment of liability clarifies each party's financial responsibility; precise phrasing in contracts can affect risk allocation.
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