Joint and Several Liability in Idaho
State-specific overview · Tort Law
Idaho allows full joint and several liability for all defendants regardless of their percentage of fault.
How Idaho treats Joint and Several Liability
Idaho maintains traditional joint and several liability without proportionality caps or thresholds. Each defendant can be held responsible for the entire judgment amount, even if their negligence was minimal. This rule applies across most civil cases, giving plaintiffs maximum recovery options when multiple defendants caused injury.
The general definition of Joint and Several Liability
Multiple defendants can each be held fully responsible for the entire judgment, not just their share.
When two or more people or companies are sued together for causing harm, the injured person can collect the full amount from any one of them, rather than having to split the recovery among all defendants. This means if you win a $100,000 judgment against three defendants, you can demand all $100,000 from just one of them, and that defendant can then try to recover their fair share from the others. It protects the injured person by ensuring they get paid even if some defendants can't pay.
Read the full Joint and Several Liability entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Idaho.