Joint and Several Liability: Basic California Business Law Concepts

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 15th, 2013 1 min read

The California Supreme court in American Motorcycle v. Superior Court (1978) 20 Cal. 3d 578 reviewed the common-law right of an injured party to recover damages sustained as a result of an indivisible injury under the joint and several doctrine as codified in California Civil CodeSection 1714.

The basic tenet is that an injured party has the right to full recovery of all damages from each responaible party. The doctrine ensures that the injured party receives adequate compensation for its injuries, even if one or more of the responsible parties do not have the financial resources to pay for their share of the liability.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.