Padgett v. International Paper Co.

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employee sustained an injury to his lower back during the course of his employment. The trial court found that the employee was entitled to workmen's compensation benefits for twelve weeks of temporary total disability. Additionally, the trial court determined the employee suffered a ten percent permanent partial disability.

The employee appeals both of these determinations, and we affirm.

At the outset we note that workmen's compensation cases are before this court by writ of certiorari. Ala. Code (1975), §25-5-81 (d). On certiorari our review "is…