Helfenberger v. Harriman Northeastern Railroad

Helfenberger began this action in Roane County, where he resided, seeking an award of compensation under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Law, Acts 1919, chapter 123.

In support of his action he took the depositions of two physicians, who had examined him, one of whom resided in Rockwood, Roane County, and .the other resided in Knoxville, Knox County.

The Roane County physician testified that he had made an X-ray examination of Helfenberger, and, with the X-ray pictures before him, stated that Helfenberger was suffering from an injury to his spine of a permanent nature.

The Knox…