Employers Casualty. Co. v. Givens

YOUNG, Justice.

Suit originated in justice court, upon a hospitalization policy issued by appellant. In County Court at Law, Mrs. Givens alleged that she had been confined in a Los Angeles hospital for fourteen days and was entitled to recover $5 per day under the policy; praying in addition for $35 attorney’s fees and 12% penalty. Final judgment was for $70, plus $35 attorney’s fees, $8.40 penalty — a total of $113.40.

There is no particular conflict in the testimony, insurer contending that the place where plaintiff had been confined was not a hospital, within meaning of the contract,…