Johnson v. Woodmen of the World Life Ins. Soc.

HUGHES, Justice.

Mrs. Ollie Sue Johnson, appellant, is the widow of John D. Johnson, who died May 19, 1945, as the result of a wound inflicted by a straight razor while shaving or preparing to shave. She is also the beneficiary under an insurance policy held by her husband, at the time of his death, with appellee, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. This suit was for recovery upon such policy and for 12% penalty and attorney’s fees under Art. 4831a, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St.

Upon a trial before a jury, the jury found that Mr. Johnson did not die by his own hand; and that $600 was a…