Irwin v. Fulton Sylphon Co.

Mr. Chief Justice. .Green

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This suit was brought under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, Code 1932, section 6851 et seq., to recover medical services necessary in an accident sustained by an employee and to recover compensation for eight weeks’ disability. The trial court gave judgment for the eight weeks’ disability but dismissed the suit in so far as it sought to recover for medical services for which the employer disclaimed liability. Both parties have appealed in error.

As a matter of fact the suit was defended by the employer’s insurer but the rights and…