Patton v. Shamburger

431 S.W.2d 506 (1968)

J. C. PATTON et ux., Petitioners,

v.

Alice M. SHAMBURGER, Guardian, Respondent.

No. B-248.

Supreme Court of Texas.

May 29, 1968.

Rehearing Denied July 17, 1968.

Huff & Bowers, Broadus A. Spivey, Lubbock, for petitioner.

Scarborough, Black, Tarpley & Scarborough, Frank Scarborough, Abilene, for respondent.

GREENHILL, Justice.

The only question in this workmen's compensation case is to whom the death benefits are to be paid. The money has been tendered into court by the insurer. The contest is between the parents of the deceased workman and his children. The children, however, had…