Woods v. City of Hobbs

NOBLE, Justice.

Despite the fact that seven points are asserted as error, this appeal turns upon the validity of a written release executed by the plaintiff to his employer and its insurance carrier releasing them from all liability for workmen’s compensation benefits in consideration of the payment to him of $5,000.00 and certain medical and hospital payments.

James L. Woods, an employee of the City of Hobbs, sustained an accidental - injury on September 12, 1962, arising out of and in the course of his employmént. He continued to work and to draw his wages of $86.00 per week until June 5,…