Jennifer and David signed a homeowners insurance application for coverage on their home. They did not divulge that last year their garage burned down after their 16-year-old son left a cigarette burning. The agent sent in the application and a policy was issued. When another fire occurred 2 months after the policy was issued, the company voided the policy because the agent would not have sent in the application if he had known of the prior loss. Which contract principle does this situation describe?

Jennifer and David signed a homeowners insurance application for coverage on their home. They did not divulge that last year their garage burned down after their 16-year-old son left a cigarette burning. The agent sent in the application and a policy was issued. When another fire occurred 2 months after the policy was issued, the company voided the policy because the agent would not have sent in the application if he had known of the prior loss. Which contract principle does this situation describe?




A) Waiver and estoppel.

B) Reasonable expectations.

C) Utmost good faith.

D) Contract of adhesion.



Answer: C

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