Traders & General Ins. Co. v. Batson

COLLINGS, Justice.

This is a Workmen’s Compensation suit brought by James L. Batson against the Traders & General Insurance Company. Based upon a jury verdict, judgment was rendered in favor of Batson and against the insurance company for compensation for total permanent disability. The company has brought this appeal.

Appellee Batson alleged in his petition as plaintiff that he suffered an accidental injury on December 2, 1950, which resulted in his total permanent incapacity and prayed judgment awarding him compensation therefor, or in the alternative, that he have judgment for such extent…