Texas Employers' Insurance v. Frankum

This is a suit for workmen’s compensation filed by Arthur Lee Frankum, respondent, against Texas Employers’ Insurance Association, petitioner. A jury verdict on special issues resulted in a trial court judgment for respondent for 9 weeks total disability and 300 weeks permanent partial disability. That judgment was affirmed by the court of civil appeals. 198 S. W. (2d) 484.

Respondent’s alleged partial incapacity to work was submitted in the usual form, and the jury found that his injuries resulted in a partial incapacity to work, which would be permanent. However, in answer to the issue as to…