Insurance Policy - Law Dictionary Search Results
Piracy
passengers have been first placed in safety. As to the meaning of 'piracy' in a policy of marine insurance, see Bolivia Republic v. Indemnity Mutual Insurance Co., (1909) 1 KB 785. Means the unauthorised use, interception, or
Stranding
of a ship onshore or on a beach. By reason of the memorandum always inserted in policies of insurance (see INSURANCE), it is of the greatest importance to define what is a stranding. On this much diversity … the running of a ship onshore or on a beach. By reason of the memorandum always inserted in policies of insurance (see INSURANCE), it is of the greatest importance to define what is a stranding. On this
Accident occasioned by negligence
that a person of ordinary prudence would not have taken precautions to prevent its occurrence. In policies of insurance against accident the meaning of 'accident' depends on the context, but includes results brought about by the negligence … such circumstances that a person of ordinary prudence would not have taken precautions to prevent its occurrence. In policies of insurance against accident the meaning of 'accident' depends on the context, but includes results brought about by
Keep your definitions linked to case research
standard mortgage clause
standard mortgage clause : a mortgage clause that is usually considered to form a separate contract between the insurer and mortgagee under which the mortgagee can collect payment even if the policy is void or voidable with
tender
offer as an amount in settlement of a claim by an injured party against an insured NOTE: An insurance company might be obligated to tender the limits of a policy to an injured party when a higher
replacement
replacement 1 a : the act of replacing : the state of being replaced b : an insurer's option under a policy to replace or repair damaged property rather than pay the insured for the loss
Known-loss doctrine
Known-loss doctrine, means a principle denying insurance coverage when the insured known before the policy takes effect that a specific loss has already happened or
policyholder
policyholder : the owner of an insurance policy called also policyowner compare subject
Rider
as, for example, a recommendation to mercy. An attachment to some document, such as legislative bill or an insurance policy, that amends or supple-ments the document, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1322
entitlement
Law Journal"] 2 : a right to benefits that is granted esp. by law or contract (as an insurance policy) NOTE: Some courts have held that entitlements are a property interest and therefore subject to procedural due process
- ‹ Prev
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- Next ›
- Last »
Try the research workspace - 7 days free