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HomeInsurance CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 4§ 1942 Marine Insurance Deviation

§ 1942 Marine Insurance Deviation

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§ 1942 Marine Insurance Deviation

This law says that if a ship changes its planned route, takes too long, or starts a completely different trip, it's considered a deviation.

Key Takeaways

  • •Changing the planned route is a deviation.
  • •Taking an unreasonably long time is a deviation.
  • •Starting a totally different voyage is a deviation.

Example

A cargo ship was supposed to sail from Los Angeles to San Diego carrying toys, but instead sails to Seattle or takes three extra days to leave port.

Because the ship left the planned route and took longer than expected, it is a deviation under this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1942 Marine Insurance Deviation

Deviation is: (a) A departure from the course of the voyage insured. (b) An unreasonable delay in pursuing the voyage. (c) The commencement of an entirely different voyage. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

deviationdepartureunreasonable delaycommencement of an entirely different voyage

Related Statutes

  • § 1943 Proper Deviation Circumstances
  • § 1944 Improper Deviations
  • § 1925 Unseaworthy Ship Repair Delay
  • § 1940 Marine Insurance Voyage Definition
  • § 1941 Marine Insurance Voyage Routes

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Insurance Code. Section 1942.
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