West Point Pepperell, Inc. v. Springfield

The primary issue raised in this appeal is whether Code Ann. § 114-711 is unconstitutional in that it denies procedural due process to a party against whom a judgment is entered. The appellant’s contention is that this statute does not provide for notice and a hearing before the entry of a judgment or within a reasonable time after the entry of a judgment.. This statute provides in essence that after an order or decision of the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation requiring periodic payments has become final, the proper trial court may, upon application, enter a judgment and issue an…