Robinson v. Atkinson

Joe Robinson, the plaintiff herein, was injured on September 23, 1939, while engaged as an employee of defendant in the operation of a motor powered agricultural implement on the latter's farm; and he sues to recover compensation under the provisions of the Louisiana Employers' Liability Act, Act No. 20 of 1914, § 1 et seq. In the alternative, through a demand in tort, he asks damages for his injuries.

A compensation award was granted plaintiff, and defendant appealed from the judgment. By way of an answer to the appeal, plaintiff requests an increase in the award. He further prays therein…