| 122 | L O N | |
sured in the same policy, the sum assured
on each is to be particularly mentioned.
IX. To prevent frauds, if any build-
ings or goods assured with this Corpora-
tion, are, or shall be assured with any
other corporation or society, the policy
granted by this Corporation is to be null
and void, unless such other assurance is
allowed by endorsement on the policy.
X. No policy is to be of any force, till
the premium for one year is paid. And
for all subsequent annual premiums, the
assured are to take receipts, stamped with
the seal of the Corporation, no other be-
ing allowed of.
XI. No policy is to be extended, or
construed to extend to the assurance of
any hazardous buildings or goods, unless
they are expresly mentioned in the policy,
and the proper premium for such assu-
rances be paid for the same.
XII. No loss or damage by fire happen-
ing by any invasion, foreign enemy, or any
military or usurped power whatsoever, is
to be made good.
XIII. All persons assured by this Cor-
poration, are upon any loss or damage by
fire, forthwith to give notice thereof, by
letter, or otherwise, to the Directors or Se-
cretary, at their house in London: and
within fifteen days after such fire, deliver
|
| | in |
|
| L O N | 123 |
in as particular an account of their loss or
damage, as the nature of the case will ad-
mit of, and make proof of the same, by
the oath or affirmation of themselves, their
domestics or servants, or by their books
of accounts, or other proper vouchers, as
shall be required; and also to procure a
certificate under the hands of the Minister
and Church-wardens, together with some
other reputable inhabitants of the parish,
not concerned in such loss; importing,
that they are well acquainted with the
character and circumstances of the suffer-
er or sufferers; and do know, or verily
believe, that he, she, or they, have really,
and by misfortune, sustained by such fire
the loss and damage therein mentioned.
And in case any difference shall arise be-
tween the Corporation and the assured,
touching any loss or damage, such differ-
ence shall be submitted to the judgment
and determination of arbitrators indiffe-
rently chosen, whose award in writing
shall be conclusive and binding to all par-
ties. And when any loss or damage is
settled and adjusted, the sufferer or suffer-
ers are to receive immediate satisfaction
for the same.
XIV. In adjusting losses on houses, no
wainscot, sculpture or carved-work, is to
be valued at more than 3s. per yard.
|
| | N. B. |
|
HomeVolume IVPage Group 120 - 139
