Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America v. Murphy

This case arose under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. T. A. Murphy was an employee of Smith Bros., Inc., a subscriber who carried a policy of workmen’s compensation insurance, covering its employees, with the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America. Murphy, having received injuries in the coutse of his employment and refusing to abide by the final decision of the Industrial Accident Board, filed this suit in the court below to set aside its award, etc. The case was tried to a jury, and upon their findings the court set aside the award and gave Murphy compensation as for total permanent…