Legal Opinion

Creech v. Roberts

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided December 7, 1962Published

1Opinion of the Court

WADDILL, Commissioner.

This appeal involves only matters of procedure in a case arising under the Workmen's Compensation Act. We are reversing the judgment because the circuit court erred in taking jurisdiction of the appeal.

Appellee, hereinafter referred to as claimant, filed an application with the Workmen’s Compensation Board seeking benefits under KRS 342.095. The basis of his claim was that he sustained an accident while working for appellant which has resulted in his being totally disabled.

The hearing of the claim was conducted by a referee of the Board. On December 1, 1959, following…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Spencer v. Chavies Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
  2. Kabai v. Majestic Collieries Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1941

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