Edwards v. Doster-Northington Drug Co.

Appellant was awarded compensation for the loss of her husband according to provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Code Í923, §§ 7543-7597). Defendant conceded the justice of appellant’s claim in general and offered to pay in installments. Appellant demanded compensation by lump sum, but this feature of appellant’s claim was refused, and the trial court held that, in the absence of an agreement between the parties, it had no jurisdiction to order a lump sum payment in lieu of installments to fall due. The single question presented for review is whether an agreement betweeix the parties…