58-44-50. Bar to defense of failure to render timely proof of loss.
In any action brought to enforce an insurance policy subject to the provisions of this Article, any party claiming benefit under the policy may reply to the pleading of any other party against whom liability is sought which asserts as a defense, the failure to render timely proof of loss as required by the terms of the policy that such failure was for good cause and that the failure to render timely proof of loss has not substantially harmed the party against whom liability is sought in his ability to defend. The issues raised by such reply shall be determined by the jury if jury trial has been demanded. (1973, c. 1391.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 44 - Property Insurance Policies.
§ 58-44-1 - Terms and conditions must be set out in policy.
§ 58-44-5 - Items to be expressed in policies.
§ 58-44-16 - Fire insurance policies; standard fire insurance policy provisions.
§ 58-44-20 - Standard policy; permissible variations.
§ 58-44-30 - Notice by insured or agent as to increase of hazard, unoccupancy and other insurance.
§ 58-44-35 - Judge to select umpire.
§ 58-44-40 - Effect of failure to give notice of encumbrance.
§ 58-44-45 - Policy issued to husband or wife on joint property.
§ 58-44-50 - Bar to defense of failure to render timely proof of loss.
§ 58-44-55 - Farmowners' and other property policies; ice, snow, or sleet damage.
§ 58-44-70 - Purpose and scope.
§ 58-44-80 - Notification of right to mediate.
§ 58-44-85 - Request for mediation.
§ 58-44-95 - Scheduling of mediation; qualification of mediator.
§ 58-44-100 - Conduct of the mediation conference.
§ 58-44-110 - Nonparticipation in mediation program.