Heddon v. North Dakota Workmen's Compensation Bureau

ERICKSTAD, Judge (on reassignment).

The North Dakota Workmen’s Compensation Bureau appeals from a judgment of the district court of Cass County, dated August 17, 1970. The pertinent part of the judgment reads:

“IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that

“1. That the portion of Chapter 558 SL 1969, Sec. 3; Section 65-05-09, North Dakota Century Code, relied upon by the Bureau cannot be applied retroactively.

“2. Sections 65-05-07 and 65-05-09 of the North Dakota Century Code provide two independent, distinct and separate benefits, namely

“FIRST: compensation for loss of earning power during…