TEXAS EMPLOYERS'INSURANCE ASSOCIATION v. Mahlow

ARCHER, Chief Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. On October 16, 1955, plaintiff Wilson J. Mahlow sustained a burn to his right foot. He sued for benefits of 40% incapacity to his body generally. Defendant, Texas Employers’ Insurance Association, contended that the injury was confined to the foot. The jury found 5% permanent incapacity to the body generally, beginning January 9, 1956. No issue was submitted on total incapacity. The trial court rendered judgment, awarding plaintiff benefits for 12 weeks total incapacity at $25 per week and for 300 weeks of permanent partial…