Southards v. Byrd Motor Lines, Inc.

BROCK, Judge.

Defendants assign as error that the conclusions of law are not supported by the findings of fact. Specific findings of fact by the Industrial Commission, with respect to the crucial facts upon which the question of plaintiff’s right to compensation depends, are required. Morgan v. Furniture Industries, Inc., 2 N.C. App. 126, 162 S.E. 2d 619.

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