Gutierrez v. Kent Nowlin Construction Co.

OPINION

HERNANDEZ, Chief Judge.

This is a wrongful death action. The defendant appeals from a judgment, entered on a jury verdict, in favor of plaintiffs.

The deceased, Bernardo Talamantes, was killed while in the course and scope of his employment with defendant. Defendant’s insurance carrier paid all medical bills, and $1,500.00 in funeral expenses. The deceased left surviving him a widow and six minor children, all of whom were residents of the Republic of Mexico on the date of the accidental injury and death.

The defendant alleges six points of error which will be considered in sequence.

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