Odom v. Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America

Leslie, chief justice.

This is presented as a case coming under the Workmen’s Compensation Law of Texas, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St. art. 8306 et seq. Charles K. Odom instituted this suit against the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, insurer of Gulf Refining Company (employer), to recover compensation by reason of an injury alleged to have been sustained by him in the course of his employment. The board rejected the claim. The trial court sustained the general demurrer and several special exceptions to the plaintiff’s petition, and he appeals. The parties will be referred to as in the…