Illinois § 442
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 442, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 442.
Validation of illegally issued policies. Any contract or policy of insurance or any application, endorsement or rider form used in connection therewith issued in violation of any section of this Code requiring certain provisions to be inserted therein or the inclusion of provisions prohibited, or issued without submitting same for approval by the Director in accordance with section 143, shall nevertheless be held valid but shall be construed in accordance with the requirements of the section that the said policy, application, endorsement or rider violates, and when any provision in such contract, application, endorsement or rider is in conflict with any provision of this Code, the rights, and obligations of the company thereunder shall not be less favorable to the holder of the contract and the beneficiary or annuitant thereunder than is required by the provisions of this Code applicable thereto. (Source: Laws 1937, p. 696.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 442
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 442 cover?
Section 442 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 442?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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