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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.
Commission
That portion of the premium paid to the agent as compensation for his or her services.
Premium Finance Company
A lending institution that finances insurance premiums for a fee.
Hearsay
Evidence based on what the witness has heard someone else say, rather than what the witness has personally experienced or observed.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident.
Exclusion
A contractual provision in an insurance policy that denies coverage for certain perils, persons, property, or locations.
Insurer
The insurance company providing the insurance.
Surcharge
An extra charge applied to the premium by the insurer, usually for at fault accidents or moving violations.
Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by a collision with another vehicle or with any other object, regardless who was at fault.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
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