When preliminary proof of loss is required by a policy, the insured is not bound to give such proof as would be necessary in a court of justice; but it is sufficient for him to give the best evidence in his power at the time.
Cal. Ins. Code § 552
Notice and Proofs of Loss
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 54 Cal. App. 2d 368 - Fohl v. Metropolitan Life Insurance (1942)
Most recently applied in 54 Cal. App. 2d 368 - Fohl v. Metropolitan Life Insurance (September 1942)
Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.
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