Beard v. Rickert Rice Mills, Inc.

BRUNOT, Justice.

This suit was brought under the Workmen’s Compensation or Employers’ Liability Act, as amended (Act No. 20 of 1914, as amended), by Emma Beard, dative tutrix of the minor, James Willie Gould.

The defendants excepted to the petition as not disclosing a right or cause of action. On the hearing of the exception, the trial judge suggested that the rights of exceptors be reserved, that answer be filed, and that the case be -heard on the merits. This suggestion was adopted, and, after the trial of the case on the merits, the judge maintained the defendants’ exception and dismissed…