Casados v. Montgomery Ward & Co.

OPINION

CASWELL S. NEAL, District Judge.

This case was filed in the District Court of Colfax County, New Mexico, to recover benefits under workmen’s compensation. The trial court rendered judgment for plaintiff Casados for 50% partial permanent disability to his body as a whole from August 26, 1965, plus medical expenses and expert witness fees. The employer appeals.

The sole question on appeal involves the question of whether the injury to the appellee is limited to a scheduled injury to the foot at the ankle, or should be affirmed as to the holding of a partial permanent disability to his body…