Holder v. Weatherly

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The Circuit Court of Sumter County awarded benefits to the deceased employee's widow. The widow appeals, contending that the trial court erred in computing the average weekly wages of the employee.

The employer cross appeals, contending that the employer is entitled to credit against the workmen's compensation benefits proceeds paid to the employee under the employer's uninsured motorist coverage.

The record reveals that the employer was the owner of a funeral home and hired the employee on a part-time or "needed" basis to transport bodies for the funeral…