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Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. v. Fox

United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

361 F.2d 1 (10th Cir. 1966)

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After a fire destroyed much of the Foxes' (plaintiffs) motel, adjuster Foster of GAB had them sign a non-waiver agreement before explaining loss-recovery procedures, providing inventory forms, rejecting their completed inventory and rebuilding bid, and only later acknowledging the proof-of-loss deadline had expired; the Foxes submitted their proof of loss shortly after, and when Connecticut Fire Insurance (defendant) failed to settle, they sued, with a jury finding in their favor.

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Whether the actions of an insurer's authorized agent can waive the conditions of an insurance policy.

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