Poindexter v. Johnson Motor Lines, Inc.

Tbe defendant alleges that plaintiff’s intestate and bis employer were subject to tbe provisions of tbe Workmen’s Compensation Act; that tbe employer or bis insurance carrier has paid or admitted liability for payment of tbe compensation provided by said Act; and that this action, to tbe extent of such payment or admitted liability, is being maintained for and on behalf of tbe employer or bis insurance carrier as authorized by statute, G.S. 97-10. Apparently tbe facts thus alleged are not denied. In any event, for present purposes we may assume tbe facts are as alleged, and in discussing tbe…