Pipkin v. Continental Steel Corp.

Dissenting Opinion.

Laymon, J.

— I am unable to agree with the conclusion reached in this case by a majority of the court.

There is no contention concerning the facts. After appellant was willing to undergo the surgical operation for the relief of a right inguinal hernia resulting from an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment, he consulted two doctors selected by his employer and two doctors of his own choice. The doctors designated by the employer advised against the operation, and the doctors chosen by appellant advised him to undergo the operation.

Although appellee knew…