Lloyds v. Howard

CALVERT, Justice.

Respondent, Joe B. Howard, sued petitioner, Associated Employers 'Lloyds, tó set aside a compromise ■ settlemént ■ agreement and a releáse, executed by him,' in order that he might seek recovery of additional benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St. aft. 8306 et seq. Trial was by the court without a jury and resulted in a judgment for respondent. -The judgment was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals. 288 S.W.2d 861.

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