Clear Fork Coal Co. v. Carter

Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. Counsel for both parties have engaged in a great deal of shadow boxing concerning the facts and the issues, but our review of the record indicates a single question of law is presented.

In 1947 appellee, a coal miner, sustained an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment with appellant. In his application for compensation he claimed an injury to his right knee and leg. Subsequently he amended his application and alleged additional injuries to his hip, body, back, internal organs and nervous system.…