International Travelers' Association v. Anna C. Branum.

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that a contractual provision designating exclusive venue in Dallas County is contrary to public policy and unenforceable, and that the insured's out-of-court statements to his wife and nurse were inadmissible hearsay. Because the admissible evidence did not establish an accidental death, the Court reversed the lower courts and entered judgment for the insurance company.