California Statutes

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

California § 334.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code INSInsurance Code - INS
Div. 1.DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE
Part 1.PART 1. THE CONTRACT
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Negotiations Before Execution
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Concealment

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Materiality is to be determined not by the event, but solely by the probable and reasonable influence of the facts upon the party to whom the communication is due, in forming his estimate of the disadvantages of the proposed contract, or in making his inquiries.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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