Texas Employers Insurance Association v. Shiflet

FANNING, Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. H. E. Shiflet alleged that on March 16, 1953, he sustained total and permanent disabilities as a result of a bade injury while working for Western Foundry Company in Smith County, Texas. In response to special issues, the jury found Shiflet to be totally and permanently disabled. The jury also found that a prior (and non-compensa-ble) injury suffered by Shiflet contributed to his incapacity to the extent of 15%. After filing of motions for judgment and motions for judgment non obstante veredic-to, the trial court disregarded the finding…