Ayre v. Brown & Root, Inc.

SEARS, Justice.

Appellant appeals from the trial court’s judgment on an agreed case. The trial court ordered that Appellant take nothing against Appellees, Brown & Root and its insurer, Aetna Life Insurance Company. Appellant argues that TEX.INS.CODE ANN. art. 3.50 § 2(8) (Vernon 1981), 1 extended the coverage of his son’s accidental death and dismemberment (AD/D) policy and that he is entitled to recover under the policy. Whether the provisions of art. 3.50 apply to AD/D policies is a question that has not previously been resolved in Texas. We hold they do not so apply.

Appellant was the…