New York Life Insurance v. Lecks

On Rehearing

Whitfield, C. J.

The statute provides that “upon the rendition of a judgment or decree by any of the courts of this State * * * in favor of the beneficiary * * * under any policy or contract of insurance * * * there shall be adjudged or decreed * * * in favor of the beneficiary * * * a reason able sum as fees or compensation for his or her or their attorneys or solicitors prosecuting the suit in which the recovery is had. The amount to be recovered * * * shall be included in the judgment or decree rendered in such cause.” Section 6220 (4263) C. G. L. The statute is constitutional.…