In Which of the Following Situations Will the Insured Be

question 82

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations will the insured be able to collect the entire amount of the insurance claimed?

• A) Joe owns a house on a lot in Regina, and although the property would sell for $100,000, the value of the house is only $50,000. Joe takes out a $50,000 policy against loss to the house, which is subsequently destroyed by fire. Joe claims $50,000.
• B) Joe has his house insured for $100,000 when the actual value of the house is $200,000. When it burns down, Joe claims $200,000.
• C) Jane had a compact disc player worth $300. It was portable and it was stolen from her car. She had a house policy and a car policy, both of which provided coverage. Jane claimed $300 from each policy.
• D) Joe and his wife both own a one-half interest in their house, worth $100,000. Joe took out an insurance policy in his own name for the $100,000 and the house is destroyed by fire. Joe claims the $100,000.
• E) Joe takes out insurance on his neighbour's house for $50,000 because his neighbour is notoriously careless. Sure enough, the house burns down with $50,000 loss.

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Definitions:

Cranial Suture

A fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull, allowing for growth during infancy and becoming less distinct in adulthood.

Endosteum

A thin vascular membrane of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of bony tissue that forms the medullary cavity of long bones.

Tendon

A tough, fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, facilitating movement.

Synovial Membrane

A specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheath, responsible for producing synovial fluid for lubrication.