Postal Mutual Indemnity Co. v. Ellis

This is a workman’s compensation case. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of the employee. 161 S. W. (2d) 1114.

The judge who tried the case was the father of one of the attorneys for the injured employee, and it is here contended by the insurance company that he was disqualified to sit as a judge in the case.

Our Workmen’s Compensation Act, Article 8306, Section 7c, provides that the Industrial Accident Board shall fix the fees of the attorney representing the employee before the Board. It further provides:

“7c. * * * After the approval, as first above provided for, if the…