When does Meharry require proof of insurance from the other party to the contract?
Meharry requires proof of insurance whenever the work to be performed under the contract poses any risk of injury to people or property. It does not depend upon the amount of work to be done or the amount to be paid, but rather the nature of the work to be performed. For instance, if Meharry hired a tree service to remove a tree, it could cost relatively little money and would not take long at all. However, the nature of the work poses a risk to people or property near the tree. If the workers were to make a mistake, the tree could fall on a person or a car nearby and result in serious injury. If Meharry has proof of insurance from the tree service, then we would know that the injured person could recover money from the tree service directly. Otherwise, Meharry would be the only “deep pocket” for the injured person to sue.
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