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SUBSTANTIAL

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

SUBROGEE

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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...]

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

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Where a construction or a performance contract is almost fully completed and sufficient for a certain purpose. … [Read more...]

SUBROGOR

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The insured and injured party who has been paid by the subrogor and gives the sobrogee (the insurance company) the legal right and claim to pursue the party causing the injury in court. … [Read more...]

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGES

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A sum, assessed by way of damages, which is worth having; opposed to nominal damages, which are assessed to satisfy a bare legal right. Wharton. … [Read more...]

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