California · Insurance Code

INS §446: When, before the time arrives for the performance of a warranty relating to the future, a loss insured against happens, or performance becomes unlawful at the place of the contract, or impossible, the

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Insurance warranty performance is not forfeited when an insured loss occurs, performance becomes unlawful, or performance becomes impossible before the warranty's scheduled performance date.

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When, before the time arrives for the performance of a warranty relating to the future, a loss insured against happens, or performance becomes unlawful at the place of the contract, or impossible, the omission to fulfill the warranty does not avoid the policy.

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