Argonaut Insurance Co. v. Newman

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a compensation case. Parties will be referred to as in the Trial Court. Plaintiff alleged injuries to his left leg, left foot, ankle, toes, back, and body in general, and that such injuries resulted in total permanent disability. Trial was to a jury which, in answer to special issues, found that plaintiff was totally and permanently incapacitated to work. The Trial Court entered judgment on the verdict for $11,507 (less $1,150 paid plaintiff in weekly compensation).

Defendant Insurance Carrier appeals on 12 points presenting the following basic contentions:

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