Legal Opinion
Texas State Highway Department v. Pritchett
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided September 30, 1955No. 15662PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOYD, Justice.
On September 2, 1952, appellee James Henry Pritchett sustained personal injuries in the course of his employment by appellant Texas State Highway Department. Appellant immediately began compensation payments at the maximum weekly rate of $25 and furnished hospitalization and medical services. The payments, hospitalization and medical services were continued to the time suit was filed.
On September 14, 1953, appellee filed his claim for compensation with the Industrial Accident Board. On September 23, 1953, the Board wrote appellee in part as follows: “No action will be taken by…
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