Black Mountain Corporation v. Davenport

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Tilford

Dismissing appeal.

For total permanent disability resulting from injuries received on December 12, 1935, appellee, Ollie-Davenport, on November 4, 1937, was awarded compensation by the Kentucky Workmen’s Compensation Board at the rate of $13.34 per. week for a period not exceeding eight years. This award was confirmed by the Harlan Circuit Court. On October 10, 1938, Davenport filed with the Board, a motion for a partial lump sum settlement of $2,500 with which to purchase a farm, live stock, and farming implements. At that time the unpaid balance of the…