Who is generally liable if a member of an unincorporated association commits a wrongful act?

In the context of unincorporated associations, the general rule is that individual members are personally liable for their own wrongful acts. This means that if a member of an unincorporated association commits a wrongful act—such as negligence or misconduct—they can be held responsible for their actions. Since unincorporated associations do not have a separate legal identity from their members, the association itself cannot be held liable for the acts of its individual members; rather, it is the members themselves who bear that responsibility.

This principle emphasizes the idea that each member acts in their individual capacity within the association, and therefore, any personal wrongdoing is their own liability. Unlike incorporated entities where the company shields its directors and members from personal liability, unincorporated associations do not provide such protections, which is why the member is deemed personally responsible for their own actions.