Rhode Island Statutes

§ 27-18-16 — § 27-18-16. False statements in application.

Rhode Island § 27-18-16

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 27Insurance

Ch. 27-18Accident and Sickness Insurance Policies

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-18-16 (2026).

Text

§ 27-18-16. False statements in application.
The falsity of any statement in the application for any policy covered by this chapter
            may not bar the right to recovery under the policy unless the false statement materially
            affected either the acceptance of the risk or the hazard assumed by the insurer.
         

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Commercial Union Insurance v. Pesante

459 F.3d 34 (First Circuit, 2006)

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Legislative History

P.L. 1956, ch. 3808, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 27-18-16.

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§ 27-1-16

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§ 27-1-16.1

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§ 27-1-16.2

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