EUO

Law & Legal abbreviation · Litigation

EUO stands for Examination under oath, a litigation abbreviation.

Sworn questioning of an insured by the insurer's attorney, conducted under a policy condition requiring cooperation in the investigation of a claim. It is used especially for large or suspicious property, auto and theft claims.

Example: The insurer scheduled an EUO and requested five years of tax returns before deciding the fire claim.

Usage notes

Unlike a deposition, an EUO takes place before any lawsuit and is a contractual duty; refusing to attend can forfeit coverage. A court reporter records the testimony, and the insured may bring a lawyer. Insurers use the transcript if the claim is later litigated.

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