Allen v. American National Insurance Company

NORVELL, Justice.

Ernest Jody Allen suffered a massive myocardial infarction on July 1, 1962 which resulted in death. His widow brought this suit against American National Insurance Company to recover upon an insurance policy. After a jury trial, the District Court awarded Mrs. Allen a judgment for $7,600, being the face amount of the policy ($5,000) plus a statutory penalty and attorney’s fees. This judgment was reversed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 370 S.W.2d 140.

Mrs. Allen’s application for writ of error was granted. Because of this action, the insurance company’s application praying for…