Subrogee

What subrogee means

In practice, you will see subrogee in pleadings, motions, orders and court rules. The definition above explains the general meaning. Even so, the meaning can shift with context. Therefore, always read it alongside the rule or document where it appears.

Where subrogee comes up

The term is used across many kinds of cases. For example, you may see it in pleadings, motions and court orders. To see it in context, browse the motions and procedures library or the Learn the Law topics.

Read the source: Subrogation.

How to research the term

First, read the term where it actually appears. A rule, statute or court decision may define it for its own purposes. Next, check whether your court has a local rule that uses subrogee in a special way. Then look at recent decisions from courts in your jurisdiction. They show how judges apply the term today. Also, remember that state law can differ from federal law. For that reason, use our state procedures guide to find your state’s rules. Finally, confirm every source is current before you rely on it.

You can read the current federal court rules online for free.

Related legal terms

• Subject-matter jurisdiction: a court's power to hear a particular type of case. Federal courts can hear only the kinds of cases the Constitution and Congress allow.
• Subpoena: a court command requiring a person to appear and testify or to produce documents or things.
• Subpoena duces tecum: a subpoena that requires the person to produce documents or other things.
• Subrogation: the substitution of one party into another party's legal rights after paying that party's loss. For example, an insurer that pays a policyholder for crash damage may then sue the at-fault driver to recover what it paid. Subrogation rights can come from a contract, a statute or equity.

Why precise terms matter

Courts read legal terms closely. As a result, knowing the exact meaning of a word helps you follow orders, rules and filings. Each glossary entry on Lawtopolis is short on purpose and links to the pages where the term is used.