Insurance Co. of America v. Royer

SHANNON, Justice.

Dale E. Royer sued appellant, Insurance Company of America, in the district court of Travis County. Royer sued for premium renewals purportedly due him from an agent’s contract between him and appellant. After trial to the court, judgment was entered for appellee, Billie K. Royer,1 for $19,314.82 and attorney’s fees of $5,000.00.

In January, 1969, appellant and Royer entered into a form agent’s contract denominated a “Sales Manager's Contract.” By the terms of the contract Royer was appointed sales manager for the purpose of procuring applications for life insurance.

In her…