Rodriguez v. Gulf Wood Working Co.

Citations

• 14 Teiss. 87

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus.</p> <p>1. Under the Employer’s Liability Act (No. 20 of 1914) the loss of more than one finger may sometimes ambunt to though it can never exceed, the loss of a hand; and the loss of a hand, foot or eye, does not necessarily mean the amputation thereof. .</p> <p>2. It is a familiar cannon of statutory construction that matters expressly and specially provided for do not fall within the scope of general provisions, no matter how broadly stated.</p>