Fortson v. American Surety Company

1. On appeal to the superior court, the findings of the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation within its power shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. Code § 114-710. The finding of fact of the board, on conflicting evidence, though contrary to the finding made by a single director, is conclusive and binding upon the superior court and upon this court on appeal where there has been no fraud and the board has acted within its power. Fralish v. Royal Indemnity Co., 53 Ga. App. 557 (186 S. E. 567), and citations.

2. “Upon their own motion before judicial determination or upon the…