collateral source doctrine
Definition
Legal principle that if an injured plaintiff receives compensation from a source (such as an insurance company) not a party to the litigation, the compensation amount cannot be deducted from the damages the defendant has to pay.
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collateral source doctrine is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law and General, Marine, & Life Insurance subjects.
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