Carroll v. International Paper Co.

This is a suit under the Workmen’s Compensation Law of Louisiana (Act No. 20 of 1914 as amended). Plaintiff alleges that while carrying a cross-tie in the course of his employment by defendant he accidentally fell against a concrete post and to the ground with the tie upon him, and that in consequence his right ■ arm was pulled out of joint at the shoulder, and that he is permanently totally disabled to do work of any reasonable character.

He alleges that he is a carpenter and was earning $7 a day or $42 a week, and he prayed for judgment for 65 per cent of that sum for 400 weeks.

Defendant…