Locomotive Engineers & Conductors Mutual Protective Ass'n v. Bush

McKAY, Justice.

This is a suit for benefits on an insurance contract. Appellee Bush brought suit against appellant claiming he was entitled to payments under an insurance contract which provided for per diem payments for loss of wages by being unemployed because of discharge or suspension as a penalty or disciplinary measure. Appellant answered that appellee was precluded from recovery because of the policy exceptions. Trial was to the court, and judgment was rendered for appellee in the amount of $4,770.00 and attorney’s fees of $1,750.00.

Appellee was employed by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa…