Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Causey

HENSLEY, ROBERT E., Associate Judge.

Appellee James V. Causey was injured in an automobile accident. He and his wife sued the tortfeasor who was insured for $20,000. They also filed a claim with their own insurance carrier, the appellant, under their uninsured motorist coverage of $45,-000. Appellees recovered from the tort-feasor, by settlement, $20,000. Upon arbitration with appellant, a $50,000 award was entered and appellant paid appellees $25,-000. Appellees then filed this suit, demanding from appellant reimbursement for attorney fees of $6,666.66 and costs of $354.93 incurred in…