Universal Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Potter

STEPHENSON, Justice.

This is a suit brought by plaintiff under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Judgment was entered that plaintiff recover for total and permanent disability upon the answers of the jury to the issues submitted. The parties will be referred to here as they were in the trial court.

Plaintiff alleged that he received injuries to his right arm, shoulder and neck resulting in total and permanent disability. No specific injury was separately alleged nor was recovery sought for a specific injury. Defendant’s answer contained only a general denial and pleas that plaintiff had returned…