Wilkins v. Wood

This is a claim for compensation (death benefits) under the provisions of the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Act, as amended. The claim is made by the appellee, Mrs. Catholeen Wood as the widow and dependent of Robert Wood, deceased, against J. D. Wilkins, d. b. a. as J. D. Wilkins Grin, as employer, and United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, insurance carrier, because of the death of Robert Wood on September 29, 1953, which occurred when he was hauling three bales of seed cotton with a tractor and trailer to the gin of J. D. Wilkins, but which cotton had been grown and was being…