Olson v. National Indemnity Co.

Plaintiff, the insured of the defendant fire insurer, appeals the dismissal of his action on the ground that it was not brought within the one-year limitation period specified in the policy. Plaintiff does not contend that he brought the action within that period, but argues that the contractual Hmitation is invalid.

The policy provides:

“No action shall be brought unless there has been compliance with the policy provisions and the action is started within one year after the loss.”

ORS 742.240 provided, at the relevant times:

“A fire insurance policy shall contain a provision as follows:

“ ‘No…