Idaho § 41-1840 - Prepayment of claims
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 41-1840 — Prepayment of claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-1840. Prepayment of claims
(1) No payment or payments made by any person, or by his insurer by virtue of an insurance policy, on account of bodily injury or death or damage to or loss of property of another, shall constitute an admission of liability or waiver of defense as to such injury, death, loss or damage, or be admissible in evidence in any action brought against the insured person or his insurer for damages, indemnity or benefits arising out of such injury, death, loss or damage unless pleaded as a defense to the action.
(2) All such payments shall be credited upon any settlement with respect to the same damage, expense or loss made by, or judgment or award rendered therefor in such an action against, the payor or his insurer, and in favor of any person to whom or on whose account payment was made.
[41-1840, as added by 1969, ch. 214, sec. 49, p. 625.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-1840
What does Idaho Statutes § 41-1840 cover?
Section 41-1840 ("Prepayment of claims") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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