Cain v. Staley Manufacturing Co.

— In July, 1927, appellant entered the employ of appellee. Five years prior thereto, he had lost the total vision of his left eye in another employment, which remained in that condition during all the time of his employment by the appellee. On July 16, 1930, appellant lost the vision of his right eye by reason of an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. Appellant then filed his application before the Industrial Board, asking for compensation for total permanent disability.

Appellee filed a special answer in two paragraphs: (1) Setting up an agreement for 150 weeks for the…