Sowell v. Travelers Insurance Co.

GREENHILL, Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation case, brought by Rufus Sowell against The Travelers Insurance Company. The trial court entered judgment for Sowell upon jury findings that he had sustained 25 per cent partial incapacity for a period of fourteen *413months. Sowell appealed, contending for a larger recovery, but the Court of Civil Appeals affirmed. 363 S.W.2d 350.

Sowell alleged that on November 12, 1960, while in the course of his employment, he received an injury to his back which resulted in his total and permanent incapacity. Travelers’ answer contained a general denial and…