Sample v. London & Lancashire Fire Insurance

Citations

• 46 S.C. 491
• 24 S.E. 334
• 1896 S.C. LEXIS 70

Syllabus

<p>1. Insurance Policy — Action—Limitation.—The clause in the policy of insurance in this case, requiring that the action for loss shall be brought within twelve months next after the 'fire, construed, in connection with other clauses in the policy, to mean within twelve months after the accrual of the right of action.</p> <p>2. Waiver. — The question of waiver is not material in this case, and is not adjudicated.</p> <p>3. Limitations — 20 Stat., P. 1042. — The act of December 16, 1891, 20 Stat., p. 1042, allowing six years in which to bring action on insurance policy, does not apply to a contract made in April, 1891.</p>