Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Turner

EVANS, Justice.

A law question not so far decided by the Texas Supreme Court is whether “stacking” of uninsured motorist insurance is appropriate in a case of multiple automobiles covered by a single policy. In a recent case, the 14th Court of Civil Appeals (at Houston), acting upon reasoning of American Liberty Ins. Co. v. Ranzau, 481 S.W.2d 793 (Tex.Sup.1972), determined “stacking” to be proper. Westchester Fire Insurance Company v. Tucker, 494 S.W.2d 654 (Tex.Civ.App., opinion dated April 18, 1973). We hold “stacking” to be proper under the facts of this case.

Appellee’s single policy of…