At Fault
Regarding auto insurance, a driver whose conduct is held legally responsible for causing an accident.
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Regarding auto insurance, a driver whose conduct is held legally responsible for causing an accident.
A range of technologies intended to deter auto theft, such as a car alarm. Equipping vehicles with anti-theft devices often lead to a discount on insurance premiums.
The onboard system controlled by a vehicle’s computer that assists the manual braking system, helping a driver safely stop or slow a vehicle without skidding or losing control.
A form of optional auto insurance coverage wherein the insurer waves its right to increase the rate of the policyholder at fault of an accident.
This term applies to apparent authority and not actual authority.
Any act that is committed by a jailer or another person that allows a criminal to escape. It is a criminal offense.
This the request for a remedy where the plaintiff is unsure of the type or exact relief they are entitled to receive and permits the court to direct one of several forms.
a voluntary and non-profit organisation that has a panel of arbitrators who hear labour and other sorts of disputes.
an insult.
Latin. Denoting that a person should appear for the purpose of testifying.
Giving up using a trademark and explicitly showing the intention of giving it up.
the first born child in a family.
The action of consenting that is usually accompanied without any enthusiasm. Agree to going quietly.
This term fixes a value upon the amount of money that the defendant must pay to the plaintiff for damages he has caused.
contrary to the evidence given. The verdict will not be supported by any evidence given.
any debt that is legal and is entitled to be paid.
The right that has been established and is backed by a legal authority and can demand a remedy to wrongs that have been committed.
This the wrongful act of one person that interferes with the affection one spouse has for the other. This could be one a husband or wife is deprived of the others affection
an insurance policy that guarantees payment to the insured for damages he needs to pay for personal injuries to other parties or for damage to a person’s property.
The destruction or abolition of something such as the abolition of slavery.
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