Arlington insurance law attorneys would find this case to be a good case to show clients when trying to explain why the client needs an attorney. The style of the case is, Amy Warmbrod v. USAA County Mutual Insurance Company. This is an El Paso Court of Appeals opinion issued…
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Life Insurance & Separation
Dallas life insurance lawyers need to be aware of this 1981, Eastland Court of Appeals case. The style is Pilot Life Insurance Company v. Koch. Here is some of the relevant information: This is a declaratory judgment case. Pilot Life sought a judgment declaring that it had no duty to…
Life Insurance Beneficiary
Arlington life insurance attorneys need to have this 1967, Texas Supreme Court case, at hand in case the need for it arises. The style of the case is, McFarland v. Franklin Life Insurance Company. Here is the relevant information. In 1950, Franklin Life issued a policy of insurance on the…
Life Insurance And Good Health Provision
Grand Prairie life insurance attorneys need to know about this 1979, Texas Supreme Court case. It is styled, A. W. Washington v. The Reliable Life Insurance Company. Here is the relevant information. In October 1974 Reliable issued three life insurance policies pursuant to separate applications made by the insured, Ozell…
Life Insurance Claim – When Does Coverage Begin
Fort Worth life insurance attorneys need to understand the 1980, Texas Supreme Court case, Life Ins. Co. of the Southwest v. Overstreet. Here is some relevant background information. In February, 1972, Overstreet submitted his application to Southwest to convert a five-year term life policy to a life insurance policy with…
Life Insurance Policy Limitations That Are Illegal
Fort Worth life insurance lawyers need to know about these sections of the Texas Insurance Code that prohibit certain limitations in a life insurance policy. Here’s the first one to know: Texas Insurance Code, Section 1101.053. This sections says that “A life insurance policy may not include a provision that…
Fighting Insurance Companies
Dallas insurance lawyers who deal with insurance companies very often probably already know this, but for those of you who do not – here is what you need to know and consider when dealing with an insurance company. 1) An insurance company is not your friend. They may sound nice…
Life Insurance Company Pays Wrong Person
Dallas Life Insurance lawyers need to know this case. The case is styled Wilke v. Finn et al. It is a 1931, that was approved by the Texas Court of Appeals. Here is some relevant information. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, on December 31, 1923, issued to Herman Finn a…
Insurance lawyers need to be able to advise clients when it is appropriate for them to be beneficiaries in insurance policies
Fort Worth insurance lawyers need to be able to advise clients when it is appropriate for them to be named beneficiaries in an insurance policies. A 1942, Texas Court of Appeals case styled, Drane v. Jefferson Standard Life Ins. Co. et. is good for guidance. Here is some relevant information.…
Life Insurance – Is It Wagering?
Dallas life insurance attorneys need to understand the difference between life insurance and betting when life insurance is obtained in a business setting. A1998, Houston (14th) Court of Appeals case gives some guidance. The style of the case is, Tamez v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s. Here is some relevant information.…