§ 1620.1 Purpose and scope of regulations
§ 1620.2 Administrative claim; when presented
§ 1620.3 Administrative claim; who may file
§ 1620.4 Investigations
§ 1620.5 Administrative claim; evidence and information to be submitted
§ 1620.6 Authority to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle
§ 1620.7 Limitations on authority
§ 1620.8 Referral to Department of Justice
§ 1620.9 Final denial of claim
§ 1620.10 v2 Action on approved claim

Terms Used In 40 CFR Part 1620 - Administrative Claims Arising Under the Federal Tort Claims Act

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Uniform Commercial Code: A set of statutes enacted by the various states to provide consistency among the states' commercial laws. It includes negotiable instruments, sales, stock transfers, trust and warehouse receipts, and bills of lading. Source: OCC