Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. Swain

The sole question presented by the record is whether or not the Georgia Board of Workmen’s Compensation had jurisdiction of this claim, it being contended that, under Code § 114-411 and the decision of Slaten v. Travelers Ins. Co., 197 Ga. 1 (28 S. E. 2d 280); 70 Ga. App. 665 (29 S. E.. 2d 98), the claimant is precluded from seeking benefits in this forum. Code § 114-411 provides as follows: “Where an accident happens while the employee is employed elsewhere than in this State, which would entitle him or his dependents to compensation if it had happened in this State, the employee or his…