Legal Opinion
Dairyland County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Wallgren
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided February 18, 1972No. 17285PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MASSEY, Chief Justice.
Substantially, the question posed on appeal may be answered by stating an inquiry and answer, as follows:
QUAERE: Are indemnity benefits for exemplary damages afforded in Texas under a policy of automobile liability insurance written pursuant to the provisions of V.A.T.S. Insurance Code, Art. 5.06, “Policy Forms and Endorsements” under the delegation of legislative authority made pursuant to Art. 5.35 of the Code?
ANSWER: Yes: — such a policy of automobile liability insurance affords indemnity applicable to exemplary damages as well as compensatory damages. The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- National Surety Corporation v. DiggsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1954
- United States Ins. Co. of Waco v. BoyerTexas Supreme Court · 1954
- Board of Ins. Com'rs v. CarterCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1950
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