Berry v. Johnson

“The Workmen’s Compensation Law is remedial legislation, and is for the benefit of the workmen and the state, and should at all times be broadly and liberally construed so as to effectuate its purpose.” McAlester Colliery Co. v. State Industrial Commission, 85 Okla. 66, 204 P. 630.

The above is not an isolated expression of this court, but numerous similar holdings, varying perhaps in context but not in substance, have been announced prior and subsequent to the above case.

The majority opinion deviates from this traditional liberalism heretofore indulged when construing this social, legislative…