Legal Opinion

Burdett v. Ætna Life Insurance

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 11, 1929No. 19591PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBloodworth, J.

1. In the Georgia workmen’s compensation act there is no provision for the introduction of evidence in the superior court in a case where compensation is sought for an injury and the case is on appeal to that court from an award of the commission. The judgment of the superior court must be based on the record as transmitted to it by the industrial commission.

2. “Upon a review of air award made by the industrial commission under the provisions of the Georgia workmen’s compensation act, the commission’s findings of fact are, in the absence of fraud, conclusive, provided there is any evidence to…

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2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Maryland Casualty Co. v. EnglandSupreme Court of Georgia · 1925
  2. London Guarantee & Accident Co. v. ShockleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
  3. Ingram v. BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1925

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. SnyderCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
  2. Department of Industrial Relations v. Travelers InsuranceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1933
  3. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. MaddoxCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1935
  4. Womack v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1952
  5. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. RaganSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941

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