Eighth Circuit: Capson Physicians Insurance Co v. MMIC Insurance Inc.


Insurance, Contracts


Although state insurance law does not recognize an affirmative duty to inform an insurance company of facts relevant to the contract, state principles of equitable rescission compel a party with superior knowledge of facts relevant to the contract to disclose those facts in order for the contract to withstand challenge.


Capson Physicians Insurance Co  v.  MMIC Insurance Inc.