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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.
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