Franz v. Sun Indemnity Co. of New York

This is a suit for compensation under the Louisiana Workmen's Compensation Law, Act 20 of 1914, as amended. The defendant is Sun Indemnity Company of New York, the liability and workmen's compensation insurance carrier of Pat J. McMahon-Coburn Company, Inc., a corporation engaged in business in New Orleans as undertakers, morticians and operators of a funeral home.

Plaintiff's husband was president of this corporation, his salary being $105 per week. In addition to his executive duties he was what is known as a funeral director, and in this latter capacity was required to attend funerals and…