Legal Opinion
Durham Life Insurance v. Cole
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided November 26, 1980No. 5533PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.
Kim Cole, a widow, individually and as next friend for her two minor children, sued Durham Life Insurance Company claiming death benefits under a group life insurance policy written by Durham. Trial to the court resulted in a judgment against Durham for $10,000.00 together with a penalty of $1,200.00 and attorney’s fees of $5,000.00. Durham Life Insurance Company appeals. We reverse and render.
David Robert Cole, plaintiff’s husband, was an employee of K & A Motors of Breckenridge. He was killed in a motorcycle accident on August 17, 1979. On or about July 27, 1979, K &…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Martinez v. Delta Brands, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1974
- Le Sage v. PryorTexas Commission of Appeals · 1941
- Big MacK Trucking Company, Inc. v. DickersonTexas Supreme Court · 1973
- Republic National Life Insurance v. HallTexas Supreme Court · 1950
- Deaton & Son, Inc. v. Miller Well Servicing Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1950
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