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JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY

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When several people are liable for a debt or obligation and the creditor can sue and collect the entire from each one or in any proportion from the group of debtors. … [Read more...]

JOINT CAUSE OF ACTION

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A lawsuit that is filed by two or more parties as a result of a common issue in controversy. … [Read more...]

JOCUS

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In old English law. A game of hazard. Reg. Orig. 290. … [Read more...]

JOINT CONTRACT

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One in which the contractors are jointly bound to perform the promise or obligation therein contained, or entitled to receive the benefit of such promise or obligation. 2. It is a general rule that a joint contract survives, whatever may be the beneficial interests of the parties under it; where a partner, covenantor, or other person entitled, having a joint interest in a … [Read more...]

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