New York Court of Appeals
Saks & Co. v. Continental Ins. Co.
November 20, 196823 N.Y.2d 161
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's reversal, holding that the plaintiff's proof of loss was fraudulent and therefore voided the insurance policies under Insurance Law § 168. The court found the claimed items were not present at the time of the fire and the proof of loss was intentionally false, barring any recovery.