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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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