Scott v. Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Texas

WALKER, Justice.

On the principal question to be decided in this workmen’s compensation case, we hold that the evidence supports the finding of the jury that the claimant’s injury was received in the course of his employment.

J. C. Scott, petitioner, was injured on February 6, 1970, while on the premises of his employer, Bloch Metals, Inc., of Tyler. He brought this suit against Bloch’s insurance carrier, respondent here, to recover workmen’s compensation benefits. The trial court rendered judgment in his favor on the verdict for total and permanent disability, medical expenses, interest and…