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Can joint liability be implied into a contract?

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Meaning of joint, several and joint and several liability

For details on the meaning of the terms joint, several and joint and several liability and how such liability is established under a contract, you may find useful Practice Note: Joint, several, and joint and several liability and Precedent: Joint and several liability clause and the associated Drafting Notes.

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What does Joint liability mean?

Joint liability arises where two or more persons jointly promise to do the same thing.

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