United American Insurance Company v. Francis L. Pittillo

This suit (non-jury) was brought to recover on a hospital and surgical benefit insurance policy. In the decree we find this recital: "* * * a jury being waived, all matters of fact as well as of law were submitted to the Court, who, after hearing the pleadings read, the evidence adduced and the argument of counsel, is of the opinion and so finds that the plaintiff is entitled to recover of and from the defendant on the policy sued upon the sum of $154.30, together with twelve per cent penalty amounting to the sum of $18.52 and an attorneys fee in the sum of $150 to be taxed as a part of the costs in this cause" and the court decreed accordingly.