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40-924

Chapter 40.--INSURANCE Article 9.--GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES

40-924. Proof of loss by fire or tornado; insurer to furnish blanksand directions.In case of destruction or damage of property by fire or tornado wherethe same is insured against fire or tornado, it shall be the duty of theinsuring company or companies, within ten days after receiving noticethereof and upon written request, to furnish to the insured proper blanksupon which to make the required proof of such loss with full directions asto what proof is required, and if any such company fails to comply withthis section the failure of the insured to make proper proof of loss priorto the suit shall be no defense to a suit upon the policy, and in all casesthe insured shall have a reasonable time in which to make such proof afterthe blanks and directions are received: Provided, however, That thefurnishing of such blanks and directions shall in no wise be construed asan admission of liability by the insuring company or companies.

History: L. 1931, ch. 213, § 1; March 16.

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40-924

Chapter 40.--INSURANCE Article 9.--GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES

40-924. Proof of loss by fire or tornado; insurer to furnish blanksand directions.In case of destruction or damage of property by fire or tornado wherethe same is insured against fire or tornado, it shall be the duty of theinsuring company or companies, within ten days after receiving noticethereof and upon written request, to furnish to the insured proper blanksupon which to make the required proof of such loss with full directions asto what proof is required, and if any such company fails to comply withthis section the failure of the insured to make proper proof of loss priorto the suit shall be no defense to a suit upon the policy, and in all casesthe insured shall have a reasonable time in which to make such proof afterthe blanks and directions are received: Provided, however, That thefurnishing of such blanks and directions shall in no wise be construed asan admission of liability by the insuring company or companies.

History: L. 1931, ch. 213, § 1; March 16.

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40-924

Chapter 40.--INSURANCE Article 9.--GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES

40-924. Proof of loss by fire or tornado; insurer to furnish blanksand directions.In case of destruction or damage of property by fire or tornado wherethe same is insured against fire or tornado, it shall be the duty of theinsuring company or companies, within ten days after receiving noticethereof and upon written request, to furnish to the insured proper blanksupon which to make the required proof of such loss with full directions asto what proof is required, and if any such company fails to comply withthis section the failure of the insured to make proper proof of loss priorto the suit shall be no defense to a suit upon the policy, and in all casesthe insured shall have a reasonable time in which to make such proof afterthe blanks and directions are received: Provided, however, That thefurnishing of such blanks and directions shall in no wise be construed asan admission of liability by the insuring company or companies.

History: L. 1931, ch. 213, § 1; March 16.