Royster & Haardt v. Morgan

BOULDIN, Justice.

This is a proceeding by statutory certiorari to review the judgment of the circuit court in a workman’s compensation case. The action was brought in the circuit court by the employer. •

The complaint conceded that the employee, Eddie R. Morgan, came to his death from accidental injury arising out of and in course of his employment; alleged that his employment had continued only a few weeks, and his average weekly earnings, ascertained as per Title 26, § 279(G) of the Code, were $24.32. These averments were admitted by answer, and the court decreed accordingly.

The complaint…