Viatical Settlements Allow Terminally Ill Persons to

question 11

Multiple Choice

Viatical settlements allow terminally ill persons to

• A)borrow money from a loan company.
• B)obtain money from their life insurance policies.
• C)obtain money from the federal government for experimental treatments.
• D)obtain money through Medicaid without paying taxes.

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Definitions:

Aggrieved Party

An individual or entity that suffers a loss or injury due to the actions or omissions of another and has the legal standing to seek redress.

Misrepresentation

A false or misleading statement that induces another to enter into a contract or transaction.

Rescission

The act of voiding a contract and returning all involved parties to their original positions as if the contract had never existed.

Equitable Remedies

Legal remedies other than monetary compensation, including injunctions and specific performance, typically granted when money damages are not sufficient.