Whittet v. Reliance Life Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh

NORVELL, Justice.

Article 4736, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.Stats., provides that:

“In all cases where a loss occurs and the life insurance company * * * liar-ble therefor shall fail to pay the same within thirty days after demand therefor, such company shall be liable to pay the holder of such policy, in addition to the amount of the loss, twelve per cent damages on the amount of such loss together with reasonable attorney fees for the prosecution and collection of such loss. 4 * *»

The heirs of Harold E. Whittet, deceased, as plaintiffs recovered judgment against defendant, Reliance Life Insurance…