Barrett v. Wilson

DREW, Judge.

Plaintiff sued under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act No. 20 of 1914, as amended) for total permanent disability resulting from an accident on December 6, 1931, while in the employ of K. C. Wilson. He joined as defendant his employer’s insurers, Eagle Indemnity Company.

Defendant admits the employment, the accident alleged, and slight injury to plaintiff; the sole defense being that plaintiff has recovered from the injuries received and has been paid all compensation due him.

The lower court rendered, judgment for plaintiff allowing him $9.10 per week for a period of 65 weeks,…