Simpson v. Travelers Insurance Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Bell, Presiding Judge.
The proceeding to enforce an award of the Workmen’s Compensation Board or an approved agreement pursuant to Code § 114-711 is not a separate suit but is merely a continuation of the proceeding instituted before the board. Camp v. U. S. Fidelity &c. Co., 42 Ga. App. 653 (3) (157 SE 209); Durham Iron Co. v. Durham, 62 Ga. App. 361, 373 (7 SE2d 804). The Workmen’s Compensation Act does not provide for process or notice to the employer and carrier or for *45a hearing in the proceeding to enforce the award or agreement. Taylor v. Woodall, 183 Ga. 122 (1) (187 SE 697); Fireman’s…
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2Cases cited14 opinions
- Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. v. CookSupreme Court of Georgia · 1943
- Camp v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
- Taylor v. WoodallSupreme Court of Georgia · 1936
- Taylor v. Sunnyland Packing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1965
- Employers Liability Assurance Corp. v. WhitlockCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1965
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- West Point Pepperell, Inc. v. SpringfieldCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
- Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
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