Legal Opinion
Waters v. National Biscuit Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 23, 1966No. 41509PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beodl, Presiding Judge.
In a portion of the award, the board stated, “The original injury in this case was a fracture of the distal end of the left radius; therefore it was from the beginning, and remains, a specific member injury.” The stated conclusion, if it means what it apparently does, that there can be no award under Code Ann. § 114-404 or § 114-405 for general incapacity as a change in condition after an award under Code Ann. § 114-406 for industrial handicap, is a misconception of the law. “As we comprehend Code Ann. § 114-709, compensation may be awarded for disability resulting from…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Miller v. Travelers Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1965
- Barbree v. Shelby Mutual Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
- Continental Casualty Co. v. BennettCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1943
- Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America v. LoftisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Phinese v. Ocean Accident & Guaranty Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1950
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Mallory v. American Casualty Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Hanson Buick, Inc. v. ChathamCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
- General Motors Corporation v. HargisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- St. Paul Insurance Co. v. HenleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
- Cameron v. American Can Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
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