Theta Ltd Owned a Widget Worth $50 000

question 59

Multiple Choice

Theta Ltd owned a widget worth $50 000.It purchased "full coverage" property insurance from Atlantic Insurance Co.It also bought "full coverage" property insurance from Pacific Insurance Co.The widget was destroyed by a fire.Theta Ltd received a $50 000 benefit from Atlantic Insurance Co.Atlantic Insurance Co has now sued Pacific Insurance Co.The best explanation for that action lies in the concept of

• A)subrogation.
• B)co-insurance.
• C)contribution.
• D)deductible.
• E)fidelity.

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Definitions:

Novation

The act of replacing an old obligation with a new one, substituting a new party into an existing agreement or completely replacing the original contract.

Accord And Satisfaction

A legal contract wherein parties agree to settle a dispute by accepting terms that differ from the original obligation.

Novation

The act of replacing an existing obligation with a new one, thereby extinguishing the original obligation.

Substituted Contract

This is a legal agreement replacing an earlier contract, agreed upon by all parties involved, and discharging the original contractual obligations.