Johnson v. Cabot Carbon Company

MOISE, Justice.

We granted writs in this case to review a judgment of the Court of Appeal, which reversed the judgment of the district court, sustained the plea of prescription, and dismissed plaintiff’s suit. 75 So.2d 389, 402.

On December 17, 1952, plaintiff filed suit for workmen’s compensation against the Cabot Carbon Company, Inc., alleging that he suffered severe back injuries — a lumbosacral strain — while performing services in the course of his employment on December 18, 1951.

The trial court found, as did the Court of Appeal, that plaintiff was totally disabled.

At the close of the case…