Life Insurance Company of Virginia v. Oldham

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This is a suit to recover upon two life insurance policies; twelve per cent (12%) penalty, and reasonable attorneys’ fees under Insurance Code, Article 3.62, V.A.C.S. Suit was instituted by Halcyon Hildreth Oldham, Rachel Ferrell, each joined by their respective husbands, and William F. Campbell, all heirs at law of William Washington Campbell. After a trial before the court without a jury, judgment was rendered against the appellant insurance company for $10,000.00, the face amount of the two policies; $1,200.00 statutory penalty; and $1,500.00 attorneys’ fees. After…