Heiman v. Insurance Co. of Pennsylvania

BLANCHE, Judge.

Defendant, The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, issued to plaintiff, Harold Heiman, a Livestock Transportation and Mortality Policy which insured against the death of the quarter horse, Salty Clabber. The horse died and defendant refused to pay because it claimed that plaintiff had violated Section 1 of the general conditions of the policy. The following is the text of that provision:

“GENERAL CONDITIONS

“1. NOTICE OF SICKNESS OR INJURY:

“The Assured shall at all times provide proper care and attention for each animal hereby insured. In the event of any illness,…