California Statutes
§ 533. — 533. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)
California § 533.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code INSInsurance Code - INS
Div. 1.DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE
Part 1.PART 1. THE CONTRACT
Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Loss
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Causes of Loss
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Cal. Insurance Code - INS Code § 533. (2026).
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An insurer is not liable for a loss caused by the wilful act of the insured; but he is not exonerated by the negligence of the insured, or of the insured’s agents or others.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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