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Basic Limits of Liability: The least amount of
liability coverage that can be purchased. In determining
rates, a carrier will use the basic limits to develop
the base rates. If an insured person wants higher
limits, the carrier applies an increased limits factor
to the base rate in calculating the new premium for the
increased coverage.
Best evidence: Primary evidence; the best
evidence which is available; any evidence falling short
of this standard is secondary.
Bodily Injury Liability: Legal
liability for causing physical injury or death to
another.
Brief: A legal document, prepared
by an attorney which presents the law and facts
supporting his client's case
Burden of proof: Measure of proof
required to prove a fact. Obligation of a party to probe
facts at issue in the trial of a case. |
