Smith v. Angelle

HUMPHRIES, Judge.

Defendants, Rex Angelle, d/b/a Angelle’s Backhoe Rentals, and Reliance Insurance Company, appeal the judgment of the 15th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette, awarding workmen’s compensation benefits to plaintiff, Nary Joseph Smith, of $65.00 per week, commencing on March 10, 1974, during the period of disability but not to exceed 500 weeks, subject to credits for benefits paid, plus 7% interest on all past amounts due from the date of judicial demand. We reverse.

The essential facts surrounding the accident are uncontroverted. On March 10, 1974, plaintiff was working…