Hester v. Tremont Lumber Co.

The lower court, in a well written opinion, has set out the issues in this case and found the facts upon which it based its conclusions. It is as follows:

"This is a suit by the widow of Charlie Hester for judgment under the Compensation Law of Louisiana in the amount claimed for the death of her husband which occurred while in defendant's employ. No dependents were left by decedent other than plaintiff.

"The facts are not disputed except the cause of death. Defendant contends that Charlie Hester sustained no injury while in the employ of defendant and hence defendant is not liable under the…