Ives v. Coal Operators Casualty Co.

BOLIN, Judge.

Margie Gibson Ives instituted this suit individually and on behalf of the minor, Charise Jarnelle Ives, under a workmen’s compensation policy issued by defendant to Texas Enterprises, Inc. She seeks benefits allegedly due for the death of her husband, Billy B. Ives, while piloting an airplane in the course and scope of his employment with Texas Enterprises, of which deceased was president. Motion for summary judgment was filed by defendant and sustained by the lower court from which judgment plaintiff appeals.

Defendant’s refusal, after demand, to pay workmen’s compensation…