Woodmen of World Life Ins. Soc. v. Smauley

PEARSON, Special Justice.

The appellee, Viola M. Smauley, as a feme sole, instituted this action in the District Court of Fisher County, Texas, against the appellant, the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, a fraternal benefit association, seeking to recover $1,000 double indemnity, reasonable attorney’s fees and 12 per cent damages on a double indemnity benefit certificate attached to and made a part of a life benefit certificate or policy of insurance issued by the appellant on the life of her husband, Harry M. Smauley, deceased.

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