Nebraska § 44-218 - Mutual company; limitation of liability.

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§ 44-218. Mutual company; limitation of liability.

The liability of a member of a mutual company shall be limited to the premiums stated in the policy.

Assessments conformed to statute and could be recovered by company in action against policyholder. Nebraska Mutual Ins. Co. v. Borden, 132 Neb. 656, 272 N.W. 767 (1937).

Assessment in excess of limitation herein prescribed is at least partially invalid, and failure to pay same is no defense to action on policy. Hobza v. State Farmers Ins. Co., 125 Neb. 776, 252 N.W. 214 (1934).

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

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Section 44-218 ("Mutual company; limitation of liability.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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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