Discuss whether the vagueness of the following passage is appropriate to the context that is stated or implied. Pay particular attention to the underlined expressions."Comprehensive Coverage. The insurer will pay for direct and accidental damage to the insured's automobile and its equipment not caused by collision or upset."-From an automobile insurance policy
What will be an ideal response?
In this context vagueness is inappropriate, from the standpoint of both the insured and the insurer, though even here it is probably impossible to eliminate it completely. "Pay"-in whole or in part? Who determines the expense of repairing the damage? "Direct and accidental damage"-what all is included by this phrase? Rust damage? Oxidation of the paint? Mechanical damage caused by accident, such as using the wrong type of gasoline? "Equipment"-is equipment added by you since purchasing the car covered? "Collision or upset"-are collisions with animals covered? With falling objects? (Students seem to enjoy discussing this item.)
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