Landry v. Louisiana Highway Commission

LE BLANC, Judge.

The defendant, Louisiana highway commission, has appealed from a judgment in the lower court which awarded compensation to the plaintiff at the rate of $8.07 per week for the period of not more than 400 weeks plus the sum of $150 for surgical fees. The rate is smaller than was demanded by the plaintiff, but as it is conclusively shown that his daily rate of pay was less than alleged by him, plaintiff makes no complaint, being satisfied with the judgment as it stands.

There are two issues raised by the defendant’s answer. The first is as to whether or not the plaintiff sustained…