Rutter v. New Orleans Public Belt R. R.

This is a suit for compensation under the Employers’ Liability Act, being the Act 20 of 1914, as amended by Act 216 of 1924, p. 446. The later amendments are not applicable. It is admitted that the plaintiff was the victim of an accident in which three fingers were crushed, while he was employed as switchman on the defendant’s railroad, and that his wages at the time were -$36.96 per week. It is admitted, therefore, that the plaintiff is entitled to compensation under the eighth section of the statute, at the maximum rate of $20 per week. Tlie only question is the number of weeks for which…