Brinson v. Monroe Automobile & Supply Co.

LAND, Justice.

On March 31, 1931, William G. Brinson, while in the employ of defendant, a commercial partnership carrying on an automobile and radio business in the city of Monroe, received certain injuries which resulted in his death.

Plaintiff, Mrs. Mary O. Brinson, is the widowed mother of her deceased son, and was wholly dependent upon him for support.

Plaintiff and defendant, by joint petition filed June 5, 1931, settled the claim under the Compensation Laws of this state (Act No. 20 of 1914, as amended); the lower court rendering judgment in favor of plaintiff for $20 per week for 300…