Flournoy ex rel. Estate of Shumate v. E. P. Campell Drilling Co.

Upon consideration of motion for rehearing, the former opinion is withdrawn and the following is substituted therefor.

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

The appellant’s intestate, H. F. Shumate, on June 27, 1960, while employed by E. P. Campbell, d/b/a E. P. Campbell Drilling Company, as a tool dresser, sustained an accidental injury, which resulted in a right inguinal hernia which was repaired by surgery in July, 1960. All hospital, doctor and medical expenses incurred in connection therewith were paid by the defendants. In addition thereto the defendants paid compensation benefits for temporary…