LEECH v. GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP.


458 P.2d 438 (1969)

In the matter of the Compensation of the Beneficiaries of Willis E. LEECH, Deceased. Janice Leech, Respondent, v. GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided September 10, 1969.

Rehearing Denied November 5, 1969.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wm. E. Flinn, Eugene, argued the cause for appellant. On the briefs were Jaqua, Wheatley & Gardner, Eugene.

John J. Haugh, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Pozzi, Wilson & Atchison, and Tyler Marshall, Portland.

Before PERRY, C.J., and McALLISTER, SLOAN, O'CONNELL, GOODWIN, DENECKE and HOLMAN, JJ.


Rehearing Denied November 5, 1969. See 458 P.2d 438.

GOODWIN, Justice.

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