Augustin v. Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co.

This action was initiated to recover judgment against the defendant for compensation under the State Employers’ Liability Statute (Act No. 20 of 1914) and, in the alternative, to recover damages under the Federal Employers’ Liability Statute.

The defendant, following the usual practice in compensation suits, incorporated in its answer an exception of no cause of action and, under reservation of its rights thereunder, denied plaintiff’s allegations as made, with relation to both demands. -

On trial, judgment was rendered rejecting plaintiff’s demands, from ■ which he appealed.

In this court the…