3Definitions

#### 3 Definitions 3 Definitions > > (1) In this Act: > > > > claimant—see section 4. > > > > court means a court or tribunal of New South Wales. > > > > insured liability means a liability in respect of which an insured person is entitled to be indemnified by the insurer. > > > > insured person means a person who is, in respect of a liability to a third party, entitled to indemnity pursuant to the terms of a contract of insurance, and includes a person who is not a party to the contract of insurance but is specified or referred to in the contract, whether by name or otherwise, as a person to whom the benefit of the insurance cover provided by the contract extends. > > > > liability means a liability to pay damages, compensation or costs. > > > > Note— > > > > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act. > > > (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.