Rice v. Thomasville Chair Co.

The statute, G.S. 97-2 (r), provides:

“In all claims for compensation for hernia or rupture, resulting from injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employee’s employment, it must be definitely proven to the satisfaction of the Industrial Commission:

“First. That there was an injury resulting in hernia or rupture.

“Second. That the hernia or rupture appeared suddenly.

“Third. That it was accompanied by pain.

“Fourth. That the hernia or rupture immediately followed an accident.

“Fifth. That the hernia or rupture did not exist prior to the accident for which compensation is claimed.”