Mathis v. Forrest

This is a Workmen’s Compensation case. The trial judge dismissed the petition on the ground that the injuries complained of had not diminished petitioner’s earning capacity.

On September 3, 1946, petitioner’s hack was injured when he fell off the roof of a building. He was paid temporary total disability until about December 20,1946. At that time he resumed light work for the defendants at $31 per week and was paid $18 per week compensation until. March 8, 1947, after which time he was paid his regular wages of $65 per week and his compensation was stopped.. Petitioner was paid the total sum…