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Simple English definitions for legal terms

arson clause

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A quick definition of arson clause:

An arson clause is a rule in an insurance policy that says if someone intentionally sets a fire, the insurance company won't pay for any damage caused by that fire. So, if someone burns down their own house on purpose, they can't get money from their insurance company to fix it.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An arson clause is a provision in an insurance policy that states that the policy will not cover losses caused by fire if the insured intentionally started the fire.

Example: If a homeowner sets fire to their own house in order to collect insurance money, the arson clause would prevent them from receiving any compensation for the damages.

Explanation: The purpose of the arson clause is to discourage people from committing arson for financial gain. If an insured person intentionally sets fire to their property, they are committing a crime and should not be able to benefit from their illegal actions by receiving insurance money.

Additional Example: A business owner who is struggling financially might be tempted to set fire to their store in order to collect insurance money. However, if they have an insurance policy with an arson clause, they would not be able to receive any compensation for the damages they caused.

Additional Explanation: The arson clause protects insurance companies from fraudulent claims and helps to keep insurance premiums affordable for honest policyholders. Without this provision, people could intentionally cause fires and then collect insurance money, which would drive up the cost of insurance for everyone.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
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16:20
also congrats!! big win
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16:23
congrats!!
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