Common Law Settlement Counsel v. Bailey
Consolidated with Travelers Indemnity Company et al. v. Bailey, et al. (08-295).
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joint and several liability
Overview
When two or more parties are jointly and severally liable for a tortious act, each party is independently liable for the full extent of the injuries stemming from the tortious act.
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Travelers Indemnity Company et al. v. Bailey, et al. (08-295); Common Law Settlement Counsel v. Bailey (08-307)
Oral argument: Mar. 30, 2009
Appealed from: United States Court of Appeals, 2d Circuit (Feb. 15, 2008)