Partial Liability
/ˈpɑːrʃəl laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility shared by multiple parties, where each party is liable only for their proportionate share of the obligation or damages.
Each defendant was held to partial liability for the damages caused in the accident.
- (n.) In tort law, a situation where a party’s compensation is reduced by their percentage of fault.
The plaintiff received reduced damages due to partial liability for their own injuries.
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Commentary
Partial liability is distinguished from joint or several liability and is often relevant in apportioning damages according to fault.
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