First Bankers Insurance Company v. Lockwood

DENTON, Chief Justice.

Suit was filed by appellees, Mary Alma Lockwood and husband against First Bankers Insurance Company to recover hospital and medical benefits under an insurance policy. The trial court, without a jury, rendered judgment for the appellees for such benefits, statutory penalty and attorneys’ fees.

Appellant’s sole point of error is the alleged error of the trial court in rendering a judgment against it without a benefit of a jury since appellant made a seasonable and timely demand for a jury. Appellee brought this suit for benefits under the insurance contract on July 15,…