Ward v. Beaunit Corp.

WELLS, Judge.

Under the provisions of G.S. 97-86, the Industrial Commission is the fact finding body, and findings of fact made by the Commission are binding on appeal if supported by competent evidence. Walston v. Burlington Industries, 304 N.C. 670, 285 S.E. 2d 822 (1982); Hansel v. Sherman Textiles, 304 N.C. 44, 283 S.E. 2d 101 (1981); Morrison v. Burlington Industries, 304 N.C. 1, 282 S.E. 2d 458 (1981). In making its findings of fact, however, it is the duty of the Commission to consider, weigh, and evaluate all of the competent evidence before it. Harrell v. Stevens & Co., 45 N.C. App.…