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Cal. Ins. Code § 552 — Notice and Proofs of Loss

Cal. Ins. Code § 552

Type
Statute
Source
California Insurance Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

When preliminary proof of loss is required by a policy, the insured is not bound to give such proof as would be necessary in a court of justice; but it is sufficient for him to give the best evidence in his power at the time.

Citator

Cal. Ins. Code § 552 — Notice and Proofs of Loss is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

When preliminary proof of loss is required by a policy, the insured is not bound to give such proof as would be necessary in a court of justice; but it is sufficient for him to give the best evidence in his power at the time.