Legal Opinion
Garrett v. Employers Mutual Liability Insurance
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 15, 1962No. 39152PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BblLj Judge.
By statutory law and innumerable precedents of our appellate courts it is firmly established that properly supported findings of fact of the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation are binding upon the courts, and, where the findings support an award, the courts cannot disturb it.
The claimant here contends that the evidence demands a finding in his favor. We disagree.
“In reviewing an award by the full board denying compensation, this court must accept that evidence most favorable to the employer.” Austin v. General Acc. Assurance Corp., 56 Ga. App. 481 (193 SE 86). Since the award…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Austin v. General Accident, Fire, & Life Assurance Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1937
- Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. KingCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Whitener v. Baly Tire Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1958
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Hembree v. Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1963
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- Brown Transport Corp. v. JenkinsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973