P.R. Laws tit. 26, § 1405

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§ 1405. Incontestability

(1) A provision that the validity of the policy shall not be contested, except for nonpayment of premiums, after it has been in force for two years from its date of issue; and that no statement made by any person insured under the policy relating to his insurability shall be used in contesting the validity of the insurance with respect to which such statement was made after such insurance has been in force prior to the contest for a period of at least two years nor unless it is contained in a written instrument signed by him.

(2) A provision that a copy of the application, if any, of the policyholder shall be attached to the policy when issued; that all statements made by the policyholder or by the persons insured shall be deemed representations and not warranties; and that no statement made by any person insured shall be used in any contest unless a copy of the instrument containing the statement is or has been furnished to such person or to his beneficiary.

History —Ins. Code, added as § 14.050 on June 6, 1960, No. 64.