Lawrence v. Natural Gas Pipe Line Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Allen, J.:

This appeal is from a judgment of the district court setting aside an award made by the workmen’s compensation commissioner.

Prior to October 29, 1938, one Frank Alvin Lawrence was em*559ployed by the Natural Gas Pipe Line Company, and was earning $24.23 per week. On that date he met with an accident, arising out of and in the course of his employment, which resulted in the amputation of his left hand. By agreement and without formal award, the employer paid all expenses of the operation, and paid Lawrence compensation covering the period from…