Legal Concept Explained
Liability
“The legal and financial responsibility to pay compensation when something breaks or an agreement is violated.”
Formal Legal Definition
The state of being legally bound and responsible for damages, debt, or injury resulting from a breach of contract, tortious act, or statutory violation.
How It Appears in Actual Contracts
'Under no circumstances shall either party's aggregate liability exceed the total fees paid under this Agreement in the twelve months preceding the event.'
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