Define: Solidary Liability

Solidary liability, also known as joint and several liability, is a legal concept that holds multiple parties responsible for the same obligation. This means that each party can be held fully responsible for the entire obligation, not just a portion of it.

Solidary liability typically applies in situations where multiple parties are involved in causing harm or incurring a debt. For example, in a car accident involving multiple drivers, all drivers may be held solidarily liable for the damages.

Yes, under solidary liability, each party can be held fully responsible for the entire obligation, regardless of their individual level of involvement.

In some cases, if one party pays the entire obligation, they may have the right to seek reimbursement from the other parties. However, this does not necessarily release the other parties from their solidary liability.

Yes, under solidary liability, you have the right to pursue any of the parties for the full amount of the obligation. It is up to the parties to sort out their individual shares of responsibility.

Yes, in certain situations, such as in a business partnership or joint venture, you may be held solidarily liable for the actions of your co-partners.

Yes, you may be able to negotiate a different arrangement with the other parties, such as agreeing to pay a certain portion of the obligation. However, this would need to be agreed upon by all parties involved.

In some cases, you may still be held solidarily liable for a debt even if you did not sign the contract, especially if you benefited from the contract or were involved in the transaction in some way.

Yes, if you were involved in the distribution or sale of a defective product, you may be held solidarily liable for any damages caused by the product.

In certain situations, such as in cases of conspiracy or aiding and abetting, you may be held solidarily liable for a crime committed by someone else.