Coleman v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

Claimant Percy' Coleman sustained burns to his arm under circumstances entitling him to benefits under the Texas Workmen’s Compensation Act, Vernon’s Ann. Civ.St. art. 8306 et seq., for the furnishing of which the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company was obligated as the insurer of Coleman’s employer. In the trial in the district court, claimant Coleman was denied specially requested issues, submitting his case on a general injury theory based upon his contention that the injuries to the specific member extended to and effected a general disability. The case was…