Legal Opinion · Dissent

Travelers Insurance Company v. Guidry

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided November 25, 1970No. 7173Published

1DissentStephenson, Justice

I respectfully dissent. The majority is sending this case back to the trial court for the limited purpose of fixing plaintiff’s compensation for the injury sustained to his left leg; If this means the trial court cannot consider any extension affecting other portions of plaintiff’s body, then it is my contention that there is no good legal authority for such limitation. One case is cited for this proposition. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company v. Dooley, supra. The Waco Court of Civil Appeals, in that case, makes the statement that that compensation case is being sent back for a limited…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Texas Employers' Insurance v. LightfootTexas Supreme Court · 1942
  2. Argonaut Insurance Company v. NewmanTexas Supreme Court · 1962
  3. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company v. BryantCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1964
  4. Pacific Fidelity Life Insurance Co. v. SimpsonTexas Supreme Court · 1968

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