Potomac Insurance v. Atwood

Appellant’s principal contention is that the policy sued upon had been cancelled before the loss occurred. It is argued that appellant had done all that could reasonably be required of it to effect cancellation. The policy contained the provision that it might be cancelled at any time “ by giving five days’ notice of such cancellation.” It is said this requirement was sufficiently complied with .when appellant undertook to give such notice by mailing to appellee a registered letter to that effect; that the policy did “ not provide for actual notice.” It is no doubt true, as appellant…