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\\nWhen used in contract law, the word condition refers to an event, the occurrence or non-concurrence of which alters the previously existing relations of the parties by creating or extinguishing a legal duty. A condition is different from a promise or warranty. When used in an insurance policy the condition imposes duties on the insured (the promisor) and gives a corresponding right to the insurer (the promisee). Breach of a condition gives the insurer legal justification for refusing to perform its obligations under the policy.
\\nThere are two types of conditions:
\\nThe distinction is significant in the resolution of insurance disputes because it determines the allocation of the burden of proof. The insured has the burden of proving the fulfillment of a condition precedent. The insurer has the burden of proving that a condition subsequent has not been fulfilled in order to avoid liability.
\\nA condition precedent is an event, not certain to occur, which must occur, unless its non-performance is excused, before performance under a contract becomes due. [Restatement (Second) of Contracts \\xa7 224 (Am. Law Inst. 1981); accord IDT Corp. v. Tyco Grp., 13 N.Y.3d 209, 214 (2009); Oppenheimer & Co. v. Oppenheim, Appel, Dixon & Co., 86 N.Y.2d 685, 690 (1995).] While no particular words are necessary to create a condition, the words \\u201cif\\u201d or \\u201cprovided,\\u201d as well as the phrases \\u201cprovided that,\\u201d \\u201con condition that,\\u201d \\u201cin the event that\\u201d usually connote an intent for a condition rather than a promise. [13 Samuel Williston & Richard A. Lord, Williston on Contracts \\xa7 38:16 (4th ed. 1990, updated 2019); accord MHR Capital Partners LP v. Presstek, Inc., 12 N.Y.3d 640, 645 (2009)].
\\nThe violation of a condition precedent precludes recovery. [Gordon v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 163 N.W. 956, 957 (Mich. 1917); Yeo v. State Farm Ins. Co., 555 N.W.2d 893, 895 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996).\\u201d Durasevic v. Grange Ins. Co. of Mich. (6th Cir., 2019)]
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