Joint Tortfeasors

What is Joint Tortfeasors?

Two or more persons whose collective negligence in a single accident or event causes damages to another person. Joint tortfeasors may be held jointly and severally liable for damages, meaning that any of them can be responsible to pay the entire amount, no matter what proportion of responsibility each has.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Breach of Duty
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Waiver as a Defense
• Contributory Negligence

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