Contribute To Loss Statute


Definition of "Contribute-to-loss statute"

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Law in some states that permits an insurance company to deny payment of a claim resulting from an insured loss because of breach of warranty or misrepresentation, provided that the breach of warranty or misrepresentation made a material contribution to the loss.

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