Legal Opinion
Wren v. D. F. Jones Construction Company
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided April 29, 1946No. 4-7884PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcF addin, J.
Tbis appeal involves- a claim filed under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, which is Act No. 319' of 1939. The appellant is the widow of Doss Wren, and she seeks to recover compensation from appel-lee for the death of her husband. There are two questions presented on this appeal; and the facts will appear as we discuss these questions.
I. Did Appellee, by its Failure to Promptly File Notice of Intention to Controvert the Claim, Thereby Lose its right to Make the Defense of Independent Contractor? Doss Wren was engaged in hauling gravel for appellee, and was instantly killed while driving a truck…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Grand Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen v. BanisterSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1906
- Mississippi River Fuel Corp. v. SennSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1931
- St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Co. v. FuquaSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1914
- Irvan v. BoundsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1943
- Parker Stave Company v. HinesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1945
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3Cited by20 opinions
- Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. v. SieglerSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1966
- Massey v. Poteau Trucking Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1953
- Franklin v. Arkansas Kraft, Inc.Court of Appeals of Arkansas · 1982
- Terry v. AP Green Fire Brick CompanyDistrict Court, E.D. Arkansas · 1958
- Harris v. SuggsMississippi Supreme Court · 1958
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