A boilerplate clause that provides for the liability of parties who are co-obligors under a contract. Guidance is provided on using the clause under the laws of China, Hong Kong, and England and Wales.

This clause is adapted from a boilerplate clause designed for use in documents governed by English law, which can be found at Standard Clause, Joint and several liability.

This standard clause is available in Chinese. To download a Word version of this standard document in Chinese, click Standard Clause, Joint and Several Liability: China (Chinese Language Version).