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California Statutes

§ 283. — 283. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)

California § 283.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code INSInsurance Code - INS
Div. 1.DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE
Part 1.PART 1. THE CONTRACT
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Parties, Events, and Interests
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Insurable Interest: Generally

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A mere contingent or expectant interest in anything, not founded on an actual right to the thing, nor upon any valid contract for it, is not insurable.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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