The liability concept that restricts liability to each defendant's share of the damages based upon the judge or jury's assessment of their share of the damages is called:
A)proportionate liability.
B)compensatory liability.
C)joint and several liability.
D)disproportionate liability.

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Proportionate liability is a concept in which each defendant in a lawsuit is held liable only for their proportionate share of the damages, based on the judge or jury's assessment of their level of responsibility. This concept contrasts with joint and several liability, in which each defendant may be held liable for the full amount of damages, regardless of their level of responsibility. Compensatory liability and disproportionate liability are not recognized legal concepts.

The Liability Concept That Restricts Liability to Each Defendant's Share