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A technical defense that prohibits a lawsuit against the person who caused an injury (the tortfeasor) if he or she was expressly released from further liability in the statement of a suit.

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Q: What is release of tortfeasor?
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Is release of tortfeasor an affirmative defense?

YES


What is a person call who commits a tortious act?

A tortfeasor A tortfeasor


The assertion of innocence as a defense against malpractice charges is called?

release of tortfeasor


A person who commits a tortious act is known as a?

A tortfeasor. The tort refers to the body of the law that will allow an injured person to get compensation from the person who caused the injury (the tortfeasor). This comes from the Latin word tortus, meaning "wrong".


Is Tortfeasor capitalized?

Yes.


How do you use the word tortfeasor in a sentence?

The tortfeasor was found liable for the damages caused by their negligence.


What is person who comitts a tort called?

The person who commits a tort is called the tortfeasor. They are responsible for causing harm or injury to another person, either intentionally or negligently.


What does the term 'loss of consortium' mean?

Loss of consortium is a term used in the law of torts that refers to the deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship due to injuries caused by a tortfeasor.


If you said you would take cash but later changed your mind and called your insurance company can you be penalized for the verbal agreement?

Not if you haven't already accepted the payment. Your policy most likely states that if you 'accept' payment from a tortfeasor then you waive the right to recovery from your own policy. Also, if you have accepted payment but the amount you have accepted is less than the deductible under your own policy, your insurance company may still allow you to file under your own policy. The company will then pursue the tortfeasor or their insurance company for the remaining amount of the damage.


What is a tortfeasor that may be spelled as tort feasor or tort-feasor?

Someone who commits a Tort. A tort is a civil action brought when someon damages another person or their property. Accidents or medical malpractice claims are a type of tort.


A tort is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy?

A tort is any action which harms an individual's financial state or health that is caused directly, indirectly, on purpose, or accidentally by another individual or party of individuals. Tort is also often referred to as a civil tort when civil actions can be taken against the tortfeasor (individual or party of individuals being held responsible for the tort in question." When you sue someone, that person being sued is the tortfeasor and the action of theirs for which you are suing against is called the tort. I am not an attorney, so my answer could be wrong on various levels, but I believe that is the best layman's explanation for your answer.


Can an insurance carrier subrogate against a third party that caused damage to their insured's vehicle if the third party already paid the vehicle owner's damages?

No. That would mean the third party tortfeasor would pay twice, which would amount to unjust enrichment.