Neylon v. Ford Motor Co.

Pee Oueiam.

The judgment appealed from is affirmed by an equally divided court.

Vanbeebilt, C. J.

We are told that there are other cases being held awaiting the outcome of this 'appeal. So that my vote here may not be misinterpreted I deem it necessary to state briefly my position with respect to the so-called “unusual strain or exertion” doctrine.

In eases such as the one here before us where the injury is orthopedic and presumptively traumatic, I am of the opinion that proof of unusual strain or exertion is not required by the workmen’s compensation laws. It is for this reason that I joined in…