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Prayther v. Deepwater Coal & Iron Co.

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided October 20, 1927No. 6 Div. 969PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGardner, J.

Certiorari proceeding to review the judgment of the circuit court denying to appellant compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Section 7534 ot seq., Code of 1923.

The sole question presented is whether the injury arose out of and in the course of the employment. The solution of questions of this character must depend upon the particular facts and circumstances. “No exact formula can be laid down which will automatically solve every case.” Benoit Coal Min. Co. v. Moore, 215 Ala. 222, 109 So. 879.

Our statute contains some restrictive features which have been frequently considered by…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Ex Parte Louisville N. R. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1922
  2. Jett v. TurnerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1926
  3. Benoit Coal Mining Co. v. MooreSupreme Court of Alabama · 1926
  4. Punches v. American Box Board Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1921
  5. Ex Parte American Fuel Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1923

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Smith v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1968
  2. Wooten v. RodenSupreme Court of Alabama · 1954
  3. Deaton Truck Line, Inc. v. AckerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1954
  4. Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co. v. ThomasSupreme Court of Alabama · 1930
  5. Gilmore v. Rust Engineering CompanySupreme Court of Alabama · 1972

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