Hawkins v. Gadsden Car Works

This is a petition for cer-tiorari to review the proceedings in the case of L. R. Hawkins v. Gadsden Car Works under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

The complaint charges that while jacking up a freight car the jack slipped from its position, and the jack lever “flew upward with great force, striking plaintiff on the head and face, causing serious personal injuries, and fracturing plaintiff’s skull, greatly impairing plaintiff’s ability to earn a livelihood.” The trial court found that—

“The plaintiff received personal injuries by accident arising out of and in the course of his said employment…