Edens v. National Home Life Assurance Co.

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellant brought this action to recover benefits under appellee’s hospitalization indemnity plan. In refusing appellant’s claim, appellee contended that the sickness or disease for which appellant sought indemnity resulted from a pre-existing condition, therefore, precluding coverage. Appellant, however, contended that her illness manifested itself subsequent to the issuance of appellee’s policy. Prior to the issuance of the policy, Mrs. Eaens had been diagnosed as suffering from hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease, myocardial ischemia, and angina pectoris.…