Reserve Life Insurance Company v. Baker

Carreton Harris, Chief Justice.

On August 17, 1965, appellee, Clifton Baker, applied to Reserve Life Insurance Company, appellant herein, for a hospital and surgical expense policy. The application was completed by Pat Curry, an agent for appellant, signed by appellee, and forwarded on to the company office in Dallas. Thereafter, a policy, as sought, was issued to Baker. On June 6, 1966, appellee entered a hospital for prostatitis, and hospital and surgical expenses were incurred as a result of surgery on the prostate gland by endoscopic means. A claim for benefits was filed by Baker, but the…