Joint Enterprise Liability

Pronunciation: joynt EN-ter-pryz

Torts › Vicarious Liability

Definition

Each member vicariously liable for others' torts within enterprise scope. Elements: (1) agreement, (2) common purpose, (3) community of pecuniary interest, (4) equal right of control. Can be non-commercial.

Related terms

• Vicarious Liability — Liability imposed on one party for the tortious conduct of another based on a special relationship between them,…
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