incontestable
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 303 U.S. 341 - United States v. Patryas · 1938Most cited · 98 citing opinions
A provision making a policy 'incontestable' except for certain clearly designated reasons is wholly meaningless and ineffective if, after proof of the loss insured against, the policy can be contested upon grounds wholly different from those set out in the exception. The object of the provision is to assure the insured that payment on his policy will not be delayed by contests and lawsuits on grounds not saved by the exceptions.
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