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comparative fault
Matched in: Term comparative fault
comparative
Matched in: Term comparative
liability
against any one of the tortfeasors NOTE: In some jurisdictions, joint and several liability remains despite adoption of comparative fault, and in others it has been eliminated by comparative fault. joint liability : liability that is shared (as … joint and several liability remains despite adoption of comparative fault, and in others it has been eliminated by comparative fault. joint liability : liability that is shared (as by co-owners) ;specif : liability for a tort that is
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fault
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verdict
based on a numerical average of the amounts written down by jurors (as percentages of fault in a comparative negligence case) ;specif : a verdict that awards damages based on the average of the sums written down
accusation
accused shall enjoy the right…to be informed of the nature and cause of the "U.S. Constitution amend. VI"] compare allegation, indictment, information 2 : the offense or fault of which one is accused [the was murder]
contribution
is liable: as a : shared payment of a judgment by joint tortfeasors esp. according to proportional fault compare apportion b : pro rata apportionment of loss among all the insurance policies covering the same person or
due care
would use under the same or similar circumstances called also ordinary care reasonable care see also due diligence compare fault, negligence
unavoidable accident
or not preventable by exercise of reasonable precautions and for which liability based on fault is not imposed compare act of god
pardon
penalties of an offense 2 : an official warrant of remission of penalty as an act of clemency compare commute 3 : excuse or forgiveness for a fault or offense pardon vt
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