J is for Joint and Several Liability

In this Instagram reel, I talk about joint and several liability.

If your contract has more than one person as the “client” (think: a couple getting married), this clause allows you to hold both of them responsible for the contract obligations — either together or individually.

Translation: If the “client” breaches the contract, you don’t have to chase both individuals down as a unit. You can take action against either one.

It gives you flexibility, leverage, and protection when things go sideways. So, if you’d never heard of the concept of joint and several liability before today, consider it just one more reason to make sure an attorney has drafted or reviewed your contract before you hit send.