The Liability Concept That Restricts Liability to Each Defendant's Share

question 22

Multiple Choice

The liability concept that restricts liability to each defendant's share of the damages based upon the judge or jury's assessment of their share of the damages is called:

• A)proportionate liability.
• B)compensatory liability.
• C)joint and several liability.
• D)disproportionate liability.

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Definitions:

Sublet

The lease of leased premises by a tenant-in-chief to another tenant for a shorter term than the original tenancy.

Distress

An emotional state of extreme discomfort, sadness, or pain, or a legal term referring to the seizure of property to compel payment or compliance.

Distrain

The act of seizing someone's property in order to compel payment of rent or to enforce a legal judgment.

Lessee

A tenant.