Legal Opinion
Davis v. Paragon Builders
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided July 29, 1994No. AV93000254PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Rayford Davis brought this action to recover benefits from Paragon Builders under the Workmen's Compensation Act of Alabama. Following oral proceedings, the trial court denied recovery, finding that Davis had not given Paragon the required notice of injury. Davis appeals.
The sole issue on appeal is whether Davis gave Paragon the required statutory notice of injury.
Section 25-5-78, Code 1975, is the applicable statute. It provides the following:
"Every injured employee or his representative shall, within five days after the occurrence of an accident, give or cause to be given to the employer…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Russell Coal Co. v. WilliamsCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1989
- Beatrice Foods Company v. ClemonsCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1975
- International Paper Co. v. MurrayCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984
- Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co. v. WattsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1938
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Jones v. ARD Contracting, Inc.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 2004
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