cancellation clause in District of Columbia

6 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1960–1997 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
Marvin S. Hartley, Receiver of Thompson Banking Company of Wrens, Georgia v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Companygreen ca5 · 1968 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 2 sentences 1978See also Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Hartley, 275 F.Supp. 610 (M.D.Ga.1967), aff'd 389 F.2d 91 (5th Cir. 1968). 1978See also Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Hartley, 275 F.Supp. 610 (M.D.Ga.1967), aff'd 389 F.2d 91 (5th Cir. 1968).	2	2
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company v. Hartleygreen gamd · 1967 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 2 sentences 1978See also Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Hartley, 275 F.Supp. 610 (M.D.Ga.1967), aff'd 389 F.2d 91 (5th Cir. 1968). 1978See also Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Hartley, 275 F.Supp. 610 (M.D.Ga.1967), aff'd 389 F.2d 91 (5th Cir. 1968).	2	2

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in District of Columbia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

Case	Cited	Years
Dr. Finn F. L'Orange v. The Medical Protective Company green ca6 · 1968 2 sentences 1997However, the court noted that Ohio courts have determined that an insurance policy is a voluntary contract “subject to the public policy of the state.” Id. at 59 . 1997However, the court noted that Ohio courts have determined that an insurance policy is a voluntary contract "subject to the public policy of the state." Id. at 59 .	2	1995–1997
James T. Johnson, Sr., Administrator of the Estate of James T. Johnson, Jr., Deceased v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company green ca4 · 1960 2 sentences 1978After comprehensive hearings, the trial court granted appellee’s motion for summary judgment because it found the cancellation clause to be “an independently-reserved right of either party to cancel the policy.” In concluding as it did, the trial court first recited in full the cancellation clause and then set forth the following rationale in its order: “When the insurance contract gives either party an absolute right of cancellation, such provision will be strictly construed and any notice conveying the intention to cancel will be effective.” Johnson v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, 27 1978After comprehensive hearings, the trial court granted appellee's motion for summary judgment because it found the cancellation clause to be "an independently-reserved right of either party to cancel the policy." In concluding as it did, the trial court first recited in full the cancellation clause and then set forth the following rationale in its order: "When the insurance contract gives either party an absolute right of cancellation, such provision will be strictly construed and any notice conveying the intention to cancel will be effective." Johnson v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, 27	2	1978–1978
Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. Riley green md · 1935 2 sentences 1965In Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. Riley, 168 Md. 430 , 178 A. 250 (1935), the Court of Appeals of Maryland was called upon to construe a cancellation clause providing that “the company may cancel this policy at any time by written notice delivered to the insured or mailed to his last address, as shown by the records of the company * * (Emphasis supplied.) The court found that the insurance company had not complied with the terms of the policy in sending the notice of cancellation by registered mail, which was to be returned if undelivered, and held that such mailing was not sufficient 1965In Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. Riley, 168 Md. 430 , 178 A. 250 (1935), the Court of Appeals of Maryland was called upon to construe a cancellation clause providing that “the company may cancel this policy at any time by written notice delivered to the insured or mailed to his last address, as shown by the records of the company * * (Emphasis supplied.) The court found that the insurance company had not complied with the terms of the policy in sending the notice of cancellation by registered mail, which was to be returned if undelivered, and held that such mailing was not sufficient	1	1965–1965
Imerman v. Commissioner green tax · 1946 2 sentences 1960In Stanley Imerman, supra , 184 it was said (p. 1037): Many circumstances and considerations which may have influenced the fixing of the amount of rent on the property for a term of years may not continue for the term or may not be present in some particular year or years of such term. 1960*In Stanley Imerman, supra, it was said (p. 1037): Many circumstances and considerations which may hare influenced the fixing of the amount of rent on the property for a term of years may not continue for the term or may not be present in some particular year or years of such term.	1	1960–1960

Where else courts name it

TN 34 (2000–2026) NY 20 (1898–2021) IL 16 (1908–2010) CA 14 (1933–2022) TX 7 (1913–2012) DC 6 (1960–1997) LA 6 (1936–2010) MD 5 (1911–2009) AR 5 (1934–1994) PA 5 (1950–2005) MI 5 (1933–2018) MO 4 (1987–2015) FL 3 (1986–2002) SC 3 (1961–1983) WI 3 (2002–2016) CT 3 (1997–2003) AL 3 (1921–1983) VA 3 (1932–1958) OK 3 (1909–1938) ND 2 (2011–2011) NM 2 (1943–1991) NJ 2 (1907–2005) IA 2 (1958–1965) GA 2 (1941–1958) WV 2 (1993–2015) DE 2 (1958–2023) MS 2 (1889–1970) IN 2 (2020–2020) OH 2 (1953–1994)

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