Louisiana § RS 22:985 - Notice; waiver

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§ RS 22:985. Notice; waiver

The acknowledgement by any insurer of the receipt of notice given under any policy covered by this Subpart or the furnishing of forms for filing proofs of loss, or the acceptance of such proofs, or the investigation of any claim shall not operate as a waiver of any of the rights of the insurer in defense of any claim arising under such policy.

Acts 1958, No. 125; Redesignated from R.S. 22:220 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

NOTE:  Former R.S. 22:985 redesignated as R.S. 22:335 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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