Massachusetts § 158 - Effect of war between United States and foreign country upon policies and contracts issued by company organized under laws of such foreign company
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 158 — Effect of war between United States and foreign country upon policies and contracts issued by company organized under laws of such foreign company, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 158. Effect of war between United States and foreign country upon policies and contracts issued by company organized under laws of such foreign company
Section 158. No policy of insurance and no annuity or pure endowment contract issued to a resident of the commonwealth by an authorized company organized under the laws of a foreign country shall be invalidated by war between such foreign country and the United States.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 158
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 158 cover?
Section 158 ("Effect of war between United States and foreign country upon policies and contracts issued by company organized under laws of such foreign company") 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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