Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Kansas

i got into a fight last night although i did say something to start it i did try to apoligize because i knew i shouldnt of said it but the guys still wanted to fight. i did not throw the first punch the other guys did. during the fight one of my friends car got hit and she is saying i am liable because i started it. she has no evidence tying me to even touching her car. the only thing she has is people said i started the fight please help


Asked on 9/18/10, 11:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

It appears that you and the other fighters might be jointly (and possibly severably) responsible for the damage to your friend's car. Jointly means you all probbly owe your fair share of the damges. Severably means that she can go after just one of you for th eentire amount, and it is up to that person to go after the others for reimbursement of what they have to pay. If you particiapte in a meleem, the you may be found responsible for all damges suffrned by nonparticipants and their property.

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Answered on 9/24/10, 12:46 pm


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