Bell v. Batesville White Lime Co.

This is a workmen’s compensation case in which Clint Bell’s widow and children seek benefits upon the theory that Bell’s death resulted from an accidental injury suffered in the course of his employment by the appellee. The Commission denied the claim upon the ground that the claimants had not met the burden of proof. The circuit court affirmed the Commission’s order.

Bell had worked for the appellee for many years prior to'April of 1945. In that month he became totally disabled as a result of heart trouble and filed a claim for compensation. The Commission rejected the claim, but on appeal we…