Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. Hale

CALVERT, Chief Justice.

Suit was brought by Mrs. Alvis Hale against Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company to recover benefits under the Texas Workmen’s Compensation Law for the death of her husband, Otis O. Hale. She alleged that her husband’s death resulted from injuries he sustained in the course of his employment with Sun Oil Company while working on some pumping equipment. The case was tried to a jury. Based upon the jury’s verdict, the trial court rendered judgment in favor of Mrs. Hale for the sum of $11,634.87. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed the judgment of the trial court and…