Dykes v. Ruddle

Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a log cutter and, while at work in the woods, was accidentally injured by having his leg broken. He sues for compensation at $13.65 per week for 175 weeks, plus medical expenses.

The defense is that plaintiff was disabled for only 22 weeks, for which he was paid; that he has entirely recovered, and that no further compensation is due him. However, defendant, during the trial, tendered 8 weeks additional compensation, which-was refused.

There was judgment for plaintiff, fixing his compensation at $9.04 per week for 175 weeks, with credit for twenty-two…