Shipp v. Bordelon

Plaintiff sued for compensation under the Employers’ Liability Act (Act No. 20 of 1914) for injuries received while working as a carpenter upon a building belonging to defendant.

Defendant filed an exception of no cause of action and answer at the same time. An. am'ended petition was also filed, in which, plaintiff supplemented the original by alleging that the injuries “arose in the course of his employer’s trade, business, or occupation.” The exception was then overruled, an amended answer and motion to strike out the-amended petition were filed, the motion to< strike out was denied, and the…