If a loss is sustained under a policy of insurance and such policy has been lost or destroyed, all rights of every kind and nature, the time for the presentation of notice of loss, and the time for the presentation of proof of loss are stayed from the date such applicant delivers to the commissioner the affidavit showing his interest until and after five days after the date of the delivery by the commissioner to the applicant of the affidavit furnished by the insurer.
Cal. Ins. Code § 12955
Procuring Information on Policies
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 14 Cal. App. 4th 733 - Irvington-Moore, Inc. v. Superior Court (1993)
Most recently applied in 14 Cal. App. 4th 733 - Irvington-Moore, Inc. v. Superior Court (March 1993)
Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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