Insurance Code section 1973

An abandonment can be made only at a time limited by all of the following:

(a)

Within a reasonable time after the information of the loss.

(b)

After the commencement of the voyage.

(c)

Before the insured has information of the completion of the voyage.

Source: Section 1973, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=1973. (updated Jan. 1, 1935; accessed Nov. 10, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/insurance_code_section_1973

Original Source: Section 1973, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=1973. (last accessed May 12, 2025).