One-satisfaction rule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003551",
  "term": "One-satisfaction rule",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal principle stating that a plaintiff is entitled to only one recovery for a single injury, even if multiple defendants are found liable or multiple legal theories support the claim. This rule prevents a plaintiff from receiving double compensation for the same harm. Any payment received from one liable party generally reduces the amount recoverable from others.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/one-satisfaction-rule/"
}