Which of the Following Was the Result on Appeal in Equity

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result on appeal in Equity Fire & Casualty Company v.Laurence Traver,the case in the text in which an insured on a policy of automobile insurance mailed a premium to the insurer,but it did not reach the insurer prior to the expiration date of the policy;and the insurer refused to provide coverage for a motor vehicle accident that occurred after the expiration date of the policy and before the premium was received?

• A)The court ruled that under the unique facts of the case,there was acceptance of the renewal offer preventing a lapse of the policy.
• B)The court ruled that coverage was not required under the policy because the insured did not meet his obligation of seeing that the premium amount was received by the insurer in a timely manner.
• C)The court ruled that coverage was required under the policy because of the mailbox rule.
• D)The court ruled that coverage was required because the insured had a grace period of 7 days in order for the payment to arrive.
• E)The court ruled that coverage was not required under the policy because of the mailbox rule.

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