Legal Opinion

Alspaugh v. Mountain States Mutual Casualty Co.

New Mexico Supreme Court

Decided July 10, 1959No. 6448PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CARMODY, Justice.

This is an action for workmen’s compensation benefits. The claimant is the widow of Sidney G. Alspaugh, who allegedly died as a result of a heart attack arising out of and in the course of his employment by the New Mexico State Highway Department.

The insurer denied liability, and on the issues framed, the cause was tried to- a jury. The jury found for claimant; judgment was entered accordingly, and the insurer seeks a review of the judgment by this appeal.

Appellant first contends there was a failure on the part of the workman, and the claimant as well, to give written notice…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Ciuba v. Irvington Varnish & Insulator Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1958
  2. Stambaugh v. HayesNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1940
  3. Webb v. New Mexico Pub. Co.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1943
  4. Gilbert v. E. B. Law & Son, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1955
  5. Teal v. Potash Company of AmericaNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1956

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Lyon v. Catron County CommissionersNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1969
  2. Yates v. MatthewsNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1963
  3. Candelaria v. General Electric Co.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1986
  4. Ortiz v. Ortiz & Torres Dri-Wall CompanyNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1972
  5. Bufalino v. Safeway Stores, Inc.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1982

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