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French law. By this word is understood the fraud committed to obtain a pardon, title, or grant, by alleging facts contrary to truth. … [Read more...] about SUBREPTION

evidence. That which is essential; it is used in opposition to form. 2. It is a general rule, that on any issue it is sufficient to prove the substance of the issue. For example, in a case where the defendant pleaded payment of the principal sum and all interest due, and it appeared in evidence that a gross sum was paid, not amounting to the full interest, but accepted by the … [Read more...] about SUBSTANCE

(A) A taking on of the legal rights of someone whose debts or expenses have been paid. For example, subrogation occurs when an insurance company that has paid off its injured claimant takes the legal rights the claimant has against a third party that caused the injury, and sues that third party. (B) civil law, contracts. The act of putting by a transfer, a person in the place … [Read more...] about SUBROGATION

That which is significant, large or impacting. … [Read more...] about SUBSTANTIAL

Typically refers to the insurance company who has paid the subrogor (an injured insured party) and has the legal right and claim to sue the party that caused the damages. … [Read more...] about SUBROGEE