Direct Claim
/ˈdaɪˌrɛkt kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A claim asserted by a party in their own right, independent of any claim arising from the rights or obligations of another party.
The plaintiff filed a direct claim against the defendant for breach of contract.
- (n.) A claim made directly against a third party, bypassing intermediary contractual relationships or assignments.
The insurer pursued a direct claim against the manufacturer for the defective product.
Forms
- direct claim
- direct claims
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Commentary
A direct claim typically involves asserting one's own legal rights rather than rights derived from another party; drafters should clarify the basis of the claim to distinguish it from derivative or indirect claims.
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