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Continuously Insured

An insured person who has had no time period during which he or she was uninsured since first taking out an auto insurance policy.

Comprehensive Coverage

The most common form of optional auto insurance coverage, alongside Collision, covering damage that is the result of non-collision factors, such weather and theft.

Collision Coverage

Along with Comprehensive, the most common form of optional auto insurance coverage. Collision Coverage covers the cost (minus a deductible) of repairing damage to a vehicle when the insured driver is at

Car Insurance

A policy of insurance protecting an owner and driver against losses associated with the use and operation of a motor vehicle.

Cancellation

When an insurance policy is terminated prior to the renewal date. Either the insurer or the insured can cancel a policy.

CERTIFICATE OF ABSTRACTOR

the certificate that verifies the abstractor of titles to property that shows the records of titles covered by the search.

COMMON-LAW HUSBAND

the term that is given to a man who is cohabiting and living with a woman who have not been joined by marriage. See common-law wife.

CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTION

the instruction and admonition from a judge to the jury that cautions them not to discuss the case with anyone while the trial is in progress.

CO-DEFENDANT

This term applies to a person who has joined with other people in defending a legal action.

CLEARING THE COURTROOM

This up to the presiding judge who will removal all onlookers and any guests from the courtroom during proceedings.

CROSS-CLAIM

a claim that is made by a party in a suit that is in opposition to a claim already made.

COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION

federal government agency that supports the prices of agricultural products through, purchases, loans and subsidies and helps to sell the products in foreign and domestic markets.

CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE

the name given to the situation where the plaintiff and the defendant both contributed to the injury that is seeking damages.

CROSS APPEAL

the term given to an appeal where both parties will appeal the judgement rendered.

COMMON BELIEF

This term is applied to an opinion that is held by the majority of the people in a community. The belief is often true but there are instances when it is not

CONTENTIOUS

This term applies to something that can be contested or is argumentative.

CONCEALMENT OF CAUSE OF ACTION

This term is used when you hinder or elude a person with a legitimate law suit or you mislead or fail to give information he is entitled to receive.

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