Montgomery Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. v. Neal

FAULKNER, Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The trial court awarded workmen’s compensation benefits. On appeal, the Court of Civil Appeals, 423 So.2d 846, reversed on the ground that the evidence was insufficient to support the trial court’s findings that death was caused by an accident within the meaning of the workmen’s compensation statute.

Cameron M. Neal, Jr., was employed by Montgomery Lineoln-Mercury, Inc. on April 8, 1980, as a lease manager. His earnings were based on a salary of $250.00 per week plus commission based upon the gross volume of the company’s lease…