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 any judgement that permits satisfaction in any of several ways.
Where the court will accept a guilty plea in a criminal case.
A lawsuit, or a matter. Also known as a love relationship that is usually not marital.
a statement in a will that authorises the performance of a post mortem examination.
the agreement of one person who will pay the debts of another person.
Latin for before death. These terms are used to describe a statement that is made before you die.
Being in expectation. An estate will be in abeyance when there is no one to claim it. The law does anticipate that the heir will be found and the estate will ne
This term is used to describe a person who assaults another person.
the statement of mistakes that have supposedly been made during a trial in a lower court. These errors are used to take the case to a higher court.
Able to increase, such as to gain interest that is then added to the original capital.
the law that determines the heirs of a person who has died without making a will that
the right of a court that can aid and regulate decisions reached in an original suit but in a different court.
This term applies to a lawyer, council, a member of the bar and an officer of the courts who is engaged by a client to represent them and try a case.
the statement that says something was done without a person’s consent. Such as a rape, robbery or an assault.
The agreement between parties to settle their claims and differences.
Latin term meaning before the fact. This applies to an act that has been done before or a previous act.