Quave v. Lott-Batson Lumber Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Certiorari to Court of Appeal, Parish of St. Tammany. Suit by Melvin Quave against the LottBatson Lumber Company, Limited, for compensation for injuries under the Employers’ Liability Act. A judgment awarding compensation was amended by the Court of Appeal, and plaintiff applies for writ of review.
1Opinion of the CourtBaker, J.
This is an action for compensation under the Employers’ Liability Act, Act 20 of 1914, as amended by Act 243 of 1916, by Act 38 of 1918, and by Act 247 of 1920. The suit was brought by Randolph Quave, tutor, for the use and benefit of his minor son, Melvin Quave, who was injured in an accident while employed in the sawmill of R. A. Lott and O. A. Batson, doing business in the name of the Lott-Batson Lumber Company. Plaintiff’s demand was not for a judgment against the firm or partnership, but for a judgment against the members in solido.
The boy’s hand was caught in the machinery and mangled…
2Cited by18 opinions
- Black v. Louisiana Cent. Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1926
- Calhoon v. Meridian Lumber Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1934
- Williams v. CampbellLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1938
- Pope v. ConeyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1960
- Rodriguez v. Standard Oil Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1928
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