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· 2/12/1964

Burns v. Prudence Life Insurance

Citations

  • 134 S.E.2d 769
  • 243 S.C. 515
  • 1964 S.C. LEXIS 155

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • “[I]n the absence of an express or implied agreement to the contrary, a check does not constitute payment unless it produces payment in cash.”
  • “The mere giving or sending of a worthless check to the insurer does not effect the payment of a premium.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)

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Judges: Lewis, Taylor, Moss, Bussey, Brailsford

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