International Security Life Insurance Co. v. Harris

DENTON, Chief Justice.

Suit was brought by Luther Harris against International Security Life Insurance Co., to recover indemnities for medical and hospital expenses under a policy of hospitalization insurance issued by defendant below. The trial court, without a jury, rendered judgment for plaintiffs for the sum of $971.75 as benefits under the policy, plus 12 percent statutory penalty and $500.00 attorney’s fees.

Appellant first challenges the award of statutory penalty and attorney’s fees on the ground plaintiffs failed to show demand for payment as required by Article 3.62 of the Texas…