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adjuster
Individual, corporation that handles the processing of a claim for the insurance company of the Defendant. An adjuster represents the interests of the insurance company and does not represent your int [..]
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ADVANCEMENTS
Payment of money by the insurance company in advance of any settlement or receipt of money from a judgment from trial. Unless negotiated, advancements will be deducted from any money you receive at th [..]
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answer
A party’s written response to a Complaint.
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appeal
Transfer petition to a higher court for review of evidence and law to determine if any errors were made by the lower court.
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Appeals Court
Division of Court that hears appeals
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APPEALS COURT
Division of Court that hears appeals
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arbitration
When the parties in an action submit to an arbitrator, who will hear evidence and make a binding decision as to the outcome of the case. It is a form of binding dispute resolution in a non-court setti [..]
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Comparative negligence
Legal defense which reduces Plaintiff’s damages received based on the degree of Plaintiff’s fault, if any, that is determined by a judge or jury. It is the jury or judge who determines the amount of c [..]
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complaint
Legal document that sets forth the claims and legal basis of a lawsuit/civil action. A lawsuit is commenced with filing of a Complaint.
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contributory negligence
Legal defense that reduces Plaintiff’s damages received based on the Plaintiff’s degree of fault, if any, that is determined by a judge or jury. Plaintiff can only recover if the contributory negligen [..]
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