{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"552","citation":"Ins. Code, § 552","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE [100. - 1879.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. THE CONTRACT [100. - 679.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Loss [520. - 580.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Notice and Proofs of Loss [550. - 557.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-6/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When preliminary proof of loss is required by a policy, the insured is not bound to give such proof as would be necessary in a court of justice; but it is sufficient for him to give the best evidence in his power at the time.</p>","text":"When preliminary proof of loss is required by a policy, the insured is not bound to give such proof as would be necessary in a court of justice; but it is sufficient for him to give the best evidence in his power at the time.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/notice-and-proofs-of-loss-552","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}