Co-Op Pulpwood Co., Inc. v. Partridge

HOLMES, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case.

After an ore terms hearing, the trial court found the employee to be permanently and totally disabled and awarded workmen’s compensation benefits. In addition, the trial court awarded lump sum attorney fees to be paid in advance.

The employer appeals and we affirm.

The employer, through able counsel, raises two issues on appeal. First, that there was insufficient evidence to sustain the trial court’s conclusion that the employee was totally and permanently disabled and, therefore, suffered a total loss of ability to earn. Second, that the…