Regression
/rɪˈɡrɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine allowing a party who has compensated another for loss to step into the rights of the compensated party to recover the amount from a third party responsible for the loss.
The insurer exercised regression rights to recover payouts from the party at fault.
- (n.) The return to a prior state or condition in legal contexts, such as reversal of rights or positions under contract or property law.
The contract included a clause preventing regression of ownership after termination.
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Commentary
Regression in law primarily refers to subrogation-like rights; clarity in drafting is needed to distinguish from statistical or general uses of regression.
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