Scott v. City of Hobbs

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

This appeal presents the unique question whether, as a prisoner, appellant is entitled to compensation benefits under the provisions of our Workmen’s Compensation Act for injuries sustained by him while working for the City of Hobbs. Compensation was denied in the lower court, and he appeals.

The appellant was convicted in the municipal court of having committed an assault and of various traffic offenses, for which he was sentenced to serve a term of 10 days in jail and to pay a fine of $100. He served the jail sentence, and, being unable to pay the fine, his…