DUTY-TO-DEFEND CLAUSE

By SovConn | July 26, 2014

duty-to-defend clause.Insurance. A liability-insurance provision obligating the insurer to take

over the defense of any lawsuit brought by a third party  against the insured on a claim that falls

within the policy’s coverage. See duty to defend under DUTY(1). [Cases: Insurance    2911. C.J.S.

Insurance §§ 1144–1145.] [Blacks Law 8th]

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