Maddox v. Southern Casualty Insurance

HEARD, Judge.

Plaintiff, Lela Mae Maddox, instituted this suit to recover workmen’s compensation benefits for an inguinal hernia resulting from an injury suffered in the course and scope of her employment. Made defendants are Frank G. Terrall and his insurer, Southern Casualty Insurance Company. The trial court awarded benefits for twelve weeks disability, plus penalties and attorney’s fees. Defendants appealed.

Defendants contend that the trial court committed error in finding the evidence presented was sufficient to show that plaintiff suffered an accident within the course and scope of her…