Joint and Several

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.... are liable jointly. A liability may be imposed, whether by statute, contract or otherwise, on two or more persons jointly and severally; in which case, again, each is liable severally and all are liable jointly. For judicial and statutory constructions and definitions in different contexts see Stroud's Judicial Dictionary." Same term has been explained in Black Law Dictionary as under: ....