Auto-Owners Insurance v. Gallup

Plaintiff appeals by leave granted the denial of its motion for summary disposition. We affirm.

On June 14, 1987, defendant’s home was destroyed by fire. Plaintiff is defendant’s insurance carrier under a standard fire insurance policy, the language of which is set forth in MCL 500.2832; MSA 24.12832, which in part requires the insured to

give immediate written notice to this Company of any loss . . . and within 60 days after the loss, unless such time is extended in writing by this Company, the insured shall render to this Company a proof of loss, signed and sworn to by the insured. [Emphasis…