U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Garrett

Mr. Judge German

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

While in the course of his employment with the Texas Company defendant in error, C. W. Garrett, on August 31, 1931, received certain injuries. Plaintiff in error, Fidelity & Guaranty Company, was the compensation insurance carrier. On October 2, 1931, Garrett signed what is termed a “Compensation Settlement Receipt,” and was paid the sum of $22.16. This instrument purported to acknowledge payment in full of compensation for all injuries sustained by him on August 31, 1931. Later Garrett filed his claim for…