United Employers Casualty Co. v. Pearlman Auto Parts & Supply Co.

MONTEITH, Chief Justice.

This action was brought by appellant, United Employers Casualty Company, for the recovery of premiums alleged to be due upon policies of public liability and compensation insurance issued to appellee, Pearlman Auto Parts & Supply Company, of Palestine, Texas, and for the recovery of penalties for certain short rate cancellation premiums. Will ,G. Knox, who was appointed to liquidate appellant Insurance Company, after the filing of the suit, was joined as party plaintiff.

Appellee answered by general denial and by special plea that, at the time the compensation policy in…