Sprute v. Herlihy Mid-Continent Co.

These cases involve the issue of what constitutes “incurable insanity” under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. MCLA § 412.10(b) (6) (Stat Ann 1968 Rev § 17.160[b] [6]).

The record discloses that both plaintiffs had been receiving compensation for 500 weeks as the result of personal injuries which arose out of and in the course of their employment. The controversy relates to the appeal board’s disposition of plaintiffs’ cases wherein both plaintiffs sought additional compensation for total and permanent incapacity on the grounds of incurable insanity. MCLA § 412.10(b) (6) (Stat Ann 1968 Rev §…