SMITH v. LOUISIANA MUD CO., INC.

No. 14027.

398 So.2d 621 (1981)

Dexter SMITH v. LOUISIANA MUD COMPANY, INC.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

March 16, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John T. Pettigrew, Houma, for plaintiff and appellant.

Philip J. McMahon, Houma, for defendant and appellee.

Before COVINGTON, CHIASSON and LEAR, JJ.


LEAR, Judge.

This is a workmen's compensation suit involving only the issue of whether the plaintiff proved disability by a preponderance of the evidence.

The record indicates that on or about January 20, 1978, plaintiff was riding in a truck owned by his employer. He was seated on a board between the seats when the truck hit a bump at a railroad crossing, causing plaintiff to fall backwards, allegedly injuring his back.

The defendant paid compensation...

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