Pennsylvania Life Insurance v. Hall

Birdsong, Judge.

Appellees, the insured and owner of a life insurance policy issued by appellant, Pennsylvania Life Ins. Co. ("Pennsylvania”), brought suit against Pennsylvania alleging that Pennsylvania’s agent had defrauded them *883of $1,000. Appellees sought the return of this money, as well as a penalty and attorney fees. An adverse jury verdict was rendered against Pennsylvania, which moved for judgment nov. The trial court granted a partial judgment nov in favor of Pennsylvania as to penalty and attorney fees. Pennsylvania appeals the order of the trial court overruling the motion for…