Oakes v. Guarantee Insurance Co.

BROWN, Justice.

Guarantee Insurance Company sought recovery of premiums due from its agent, H. Jack Oakes d/b/a Jack Oakes and Associates. Based on jury findings that Oakes failed to remit $6,600 of premiums, judgment was entered for Guarantee in the amount of $7,600 which includes $1,000 stipulated as reasonable attorney’s fees. Oakes appeals. We affirm.

The thrust of Oakes’ position is that the arrangement between the parties is illegal and their contract unenforceable under Articles 21.01 and 21.02 of the Texas Insurance Code. Further, Oakes contends that the evidence would only support a…