Group Liability
/ˈɡruːp laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility shared by all members of a group for actions or obligations incurred by one or more members, binding each member jointly and severally.
Under group liability, each partner may be held accountable for the firm's debts.
- (n.) Doctrine holding an entire group liable for wrongful acts committed by some members, particularly in contexts like employment discrimination or collective torts.
The court applied group liability to hold the entire corporation accountable for the manager's misconduct.
Forms
- group liability
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Commentary
Group liability often requires careful allocation of responsibility and may vary by jurisdiction; drafters should clearly specify the scope and extent of liability among group members.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.