Contribution and indemnity
Generally the trustees are jointly and severally liable to the beneficiaries and a trustee sued may claim contribution from the others where although two or more trustees are liable, one has paid more than his fair share of the loss; or a complete indemnity against -
- A trustee who actually committed and obtained the benefit of the breach; or
- An advocate trustee who advised the breach; or
- A trustee who is also a beneficiary, to the extent of his beneficial interest.