RANSOM v. SELECTIVE INS. CO.


229 N.J. Super. 43 (1988)

550 A.2d 1006

CARL RANSOM, PLAINTIFF, v. SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division Burlington County.

Decided June 27, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robin G. Marks for plaintiff (Francis J. Hartman, attorney).

Thomas J. Demarest for defendant.


HAINES, A.J.S.C.

This opinion interprets the "examination under oath" clause included in fire insurance policies pursuant to N.J.S.A. 17:36-5.20.

Plaintiff Carl Ransom's dwelling, covered by an insurance policy issued by Selective Insurance Company, was destroyed by fire. Local police have filed a charge of arson against Ransom. That claim has not as yet been raised by Selective. However, through counsel, it has demanded that Ransom submit to an examination...

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