In insurance law. To stop at a port If there he liberty granted by the policy to touch, or to touch and stay, at an intermediate port on the passage, the better opinion now is that the insured may trade there, when consistent with the object and the furtherance of the adventure, by breaking bulk, or by discharging and taking in cargo, provided it produces no unnecessary delay, … [Read more...] about TOUCH
TOUCH AND STAY
These words are frequently introduced in policies of insurance, giving the party insured the right to stop and stay at certain designated points in the course of the voyage. A vessel which has the power to touch and stay at a place in the course of the voyage, must confine herself strictly to the terms of the liberty so given; for any attempt to trade at such a port during such … [Read more...] about TOUCH AND STAY
TOXICANT
A poison; a toxic agent; any substance capable of producing toxlcaton or poisoning. … [Read more...] about TOXICANT
TOXIC TORT
A tort or personal injury that is caused by exposure to a toxic substance, most commonly hazardous wastes or asbestos. Such exposure results in a personal injury lawsuit and may include more than one person, frequently a class of persons who file for a class action lawsuit. … [Read more...] about TOXIC TORT
TOXIC MOLD
Mold that is dangerous that appears in a residence or in the workplace, such as Stachybotrys chartarum. … [Read more...] about TOXIC MOLD