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apportionment of liability

apportionment of liability definition - legal

n

In tort law, the division of liability for the plaintiffÂ’s injuries among multiple tortfeasors. In some cases, some of the liability may be apportioned to the plaintiff as well. See indemnity, liability, and settlement.

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