Joint Tortfeasors
/ˈdʒɔɪnt ˈtɔrtfiˌeɪzərz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Two or more parties jointly responsible for the same tortious act, each liable for the full extent of damages.
The court held that the joint tortfeasors were each responsible for compensating the plaintiff in full.
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Commentary
The term emphasizes shared liability for a single tortious act, often triggering joint and several liability rules.
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