California Statutes
§ 359. — 359. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)
California § 359.
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. 2.ARTICLE 2. Representation
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If a representation is false in a material point, whether affirmative or promissory, the injured party is entitled to rescind the contract from the time the representation becomes false.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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