Sandlin v. Gentry

Mk. Chief Justice Neil

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is an appeal from the Chancellor’s opinion, and final decree, dismissing the complainant’s suit.

Mrs. Mary Louise Sandlin filed her original bill, on her own behalf and minor children, against J. D. Gentry, d/b/a Gentry Trucking Company and Globe Indemnity Company under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, T.C.A. sec. 50-901 et seq., seeking an award for the death of her husband, and for medical and funeral expenses.

The deceased, Livie Lonzo Sandlin, was an employee of J. D. Gentry at the time of his death, which occurred at the place of…