Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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joint and several

adj. (Of liability, responsibility, etc.) apportionable either among two or more parties or to only one or a few select members of the group, at the adversary's discretion; together and in separation.

joint and several bond

A bond in which the principal and interest are guaranteed by two or more obligors.

joint and several liability

See LIABILITY.

joint and several note

See NOTE (1).