Springett v. St. Louis Independent Packing Company

RUDDY, Judge.

In this action for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act claimant was awarded the sum of $5,385 (less $828.53 paid to the date of the award) for a perma*700nent partial disability, a healing' period and medical aid. This appeal is from the judgment of the Circuit Court affirming the award of the Industrial Commission.

The employer in its first point contends that the award was not supported by competent and substantial evidence because claimant was his only witness as to the manner in which the alleged accident occurred and, since the testimony given by claimant is…