Impute means to ascribe or attribute; to impute is the action of attributing a person with knowledge, liability, duty, or other various forms of responsibility. The act of imputing is indifferent to whether or not the imputee had sought or...
accidents and injuries
in extremis
In extremis means to face dire circumstances, which may include imminent death or being near the point of death. An in extremis condition is a prerequisite for a nuncupative will. In McClain v. Adams, 135 Tex. 627, the Texas Court of Appeals...
incidental damages
Incidental damages are compensatory damages awarded to an injured party based on costs associated with the loss in the value of the other party’s failed or deficient performance. Incidental damages are primarily a civil law concept and are...
incompetency
Incompetency is a lack of physical or intellectual ability, or to be deemed unqualified of doing something or taking responsibility. Such inability is usually caused by a mental illness or disability.
Here are examples of...
indemnify
To indemnify, also known as indemnity or indemnification, means compensating a person for damages or losses they have incurred or will incur related to a specified accident, incident, or event. Typically, parties make a written agreement in...
indispensable party
An indispensable party is a party in a proceeding that must be included in a lawsuit in order for the court to render and execute a final judgment. In other words, an indispensable party is a party whose rights are likely to be impacted by...
informed consent doctrine
The informed consent doctrine is a legal principle that holds healthcare providers accountable for ensuring that their patients are fully informed about any medical procedures or treatments before they agree to them. The idea behind this...
insured
An insured is a person or organization whose life, health, or property is covered by an insurance policy. The insured's loss results in the insurer's obligation to pay the proceeds of the insurance policy.
By contrast, the...
insurer
The insurer is the party in an insurance contract that promises to pay compensation. The insurer is an entity, usually an insurance company, that underwrites the insured risk.
By contrast, the insured is a person or...
intentional interference with contractual relations
Intentional interference with contractual relations is a cause of action under tort law, upon which a defendant may be liable for damages from interference with the plaintiff’s contractual relations with a third party. Mere breach of contract...