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Broker
A person who for payment of a fee procures insurance on your behalf.
Insured
The person(s) entitled to coverage in case of an accident or loss.
Subpoena
Document issued by the authority of the court to compel a witness to appear and give testimony or produce documentary evidence in a proceeding. Failure to appear or produce is punishable by contempt of court.
Private Passenger Automobile
Four-wheeled motor vehicles of the private passenger, station wagon, or van type. Private passenger automobiles are designed for use on public highways and subject to motor vehicle registration.
Premium
The money paid for an insurance policy based upon the coverage provided.
Negligence
The absence of ordinary care.
Summons
Document or writ directing the sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against him in court and that he is required to appear, on a certain day, and answer the complaint in such action.
Venue
The specific county, city or geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction
Hearsay
Evidence based on what the witness has heard someone else say, rather than what the witness has personally experienced or observed.
Nonrenewal
The termination of an insurance policy at its normal expiration date.
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