Porter v. Mobile Pulley & MacH. Works

The issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying the Rule 60(b), Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, motion of claimant to set aside a judgment entered upon agreement in settlement of a workmen's compensation claim. We find no error, and affirm.

Claimant, Porter, entered into an agreement with his employer, Mobile Pulley Machine Works, to settle his claim for workmen's compensation benefits arising from an injury to his back. The executed written agreement was presented by petitioner to the circuit court for approval and entry of judgment. After examination of claimant as to…