McCOY v. CORNISH LUMBER CO.

No. 39094.

220 Miss. 577 (1954)

71 So.2d 304

59 Adv. S. 26

McCOY v. CORNISH LUMBER CO.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

April 5, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nate S. Williamson, Lester F. Williamson, Donald W. Williamson, Meridian; Morse & Morse, Poplarville, for appellant.

Lyle V. Corey, Snow & Covington, Meridian, for appellee.


ETHRIDGE, J.

The issue is whether appellee, an employer, failed to secure the payment of workmen's compensation to his employee, appellant's intestate, at the time of injury. We hold that appellee failed to comply with this requirement of the act, and that appellant therefore has a right to bring this suit at law for damages.

Appellant, Floyd McCoy, in his own behalf and for the use and benefit of his wife and children...

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