Second Injury Fund v. Keaton

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This case arises out of a claim under the Second Injury Act, an amendment to the Texas Workmen’s Compensation Act, Article 8306, Sec. 12c, Vernon’s Ann.Civ. St., as amended in 1947, Article 8306, Secs. 12c, 12c-l and 12c-2, V.A.C.S.

The case was tried before the court without a jury. The parties entered into a stipulation of the facts necessary for a determination of the case. The stipulated facts show the appellee received a non-compensable injury to his left leg in October, 1948 while playing football. In February, 1952 the appellee was involved in an automobile…