Massachusetts § 131 - Endorsement or attachment of application as a part of policy of life or endowment insurance
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 131 — Endorsement or attachment of application as a part of policy of life or endowment insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 131. Endorsement or attachment of application as a part of policy of life or endowment insurance
Section 131. Unless a correct copy of the application is endorsed upon or attached to a policy of life or endowment insurance, when issued, the application shall not be considered a part of the policy or received in evidence for any purpose. Every such policy which contains a reference to the application, either as a part of the policy or as having any bearing thereon, shall have endorsed thereon or attached thereto, when issued, a correct copy of the application.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 131
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 131 cover?
Section 131 ("Endorsement or attachment of application as a part of policy of life or endowment insurance") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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