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AUSTIN v. J. C. PENNEY COMPANY

No. 3592.

253 So.2d 685 (1971)

Leah AUSTIN, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, Inc. and the Travelers Insurance Company, Defendants and Appellees.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

October 22, 1971.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Fredric G. Hayes, Lafayette, for plaintiff-appellant.

Davidson, Meaux, Onebane & Donohoe, by Edward C. Abell, Jr., Lafayette, for defendant-appellee.

Before HOOD, CULPEPPER and MILLER, JJ.

CULPEPPER, Judge.

This is a workmen's compensation case. Plaintiff injured the index finger of her right hand. Defendant paid benefits during 30 weeks for the loss of the finger, under LSA-R.S. 23:1221(4)(b). On appeal, plaintiffs seeks 150 weeks for the loss of a hand, under LSA-R.S. 23:1221(4)(e). The district judge found plaintiff is entitled only to benefits for the loss of the finger. Plaintiff appealed.

The relative facts were stipulated by the parties...

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