Andrews v. Spearsville Timber Co.

MARVIN, Judge.

Defendant Spearsville contracted with Willie L. Andrews to cut and haul timber to its woodyard. Spearsville, which was self-insured, agreed with Willie L. Andrews to pay workmen’s compensation benefits to his employees who were injured and suffered disability under the law.

On June 22, 1970, Leroy Andrews, a son and employee of Willie L. Andrews, sustained such a disabling injury. Spearsville paid compensation and medical benefits as the law required through March 19, 1971, but discontinued payment when Leroy Andrews returned to work for a brief time during his convalescence.

Leroy…