Lopanic v. Berkeley Cooperative Gin Co.

BRADY, Justice:

This is a case of first impression in the State of Mississippi. In April 1965 the appellant filed a petition with the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Commission for double benefits under Mississippi Code Annotated section 6998-54 (1952). The Attorney Referee and the full Commission found against the appellant Upon appeal to the circuit court the Commission’s order was affirmed, and an appeal is thus perfected to this Court.

The record reveals the following pertinent facts: On October 29, 1961, the appellant sought and obtained employment from the appellee, the appellant being…