Smith v. Cudahy Packing Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

Daisy Smith recovered from the Cudahy Packing Company a judgment for $2,490, in addition to an allowance for medical attendance, under the workmen’s compensation law. Her injury consisted of the cutting of her thumb and first finger in such a way as to render them permanently stiff. There was evidence also that the use of her hand was impaired. The amount of her recovery was based upon the minimum allowance of $6 a week for 414 weeks for a permanent partial disability. (R. S. 44-510, paragraph 3, clause c.) The company appeals, contending…