Travelers Insurance v. Perry

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

This is an appeal from a Workmen’s Compensation case. The only issue before us questions the finding by the Commission, affirmed by the circuit court, that the claimant had an average wage of $88.00 a week.

We find no substantial evidence to support this finding and, therefore, reverse the judgment entered.

It is undisputed that Jimmy Lee Perry was injured in the course of his employment. The administrative trial judge determined that he should receive the minimum benefits of $15.00 a week during the period of his disability. This award was based on a finding that…