Attribution of Liability
/əˌtrɪbjʊˈteɪʃən əv ˈlaɪəbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of determining which party is responsible for a particular harm or legal obligation.
The court's attribution of liability established who had to compensate the injured party.
- (n.) The allocation of legal responsibility among multiple parties in a dispute or claim.
Attribution of liability among defendants can affect the damages each must pay.
Forms
- attribution of liability
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Commentary
Attribution of liability often involves complex factual and legal analysis, including causation and fault; precision in its use is important to distinguish it from general liability concepts.
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