subrogation of insurer

subrogation of insurer
The right of an insurer on payment of a loss to be subrogated pro tanto to any right of action which the insured may have had against any third person whose wrongful act or neglect caused the loss insured against by the insurer. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1719.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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