Preston v. Ramoneda Bros.

HIGGINS, Judge.

Plaintiff, a colored laborer, claims that he was permanently and totally disabled as a result of an injury received while trucking staves, in the defendant’s employment,' and that he is entitled to compensation for 400 weeks. The defendant filed a general denial.

There was judgment, in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for, subject to a credit of $234, representing compensation at the rate of $15.-60 per week for fifteen weeks previously paid by the defendant to the plaintiff. The defendant has appealed.

Defendant contends, first, that the evidence does not sustain the finding of…