Legal Opinion

Combined Insurance Co. v. Whitaker

Court of Appeals of Arkansas

Decided October 9, 1985No. CA 85-154Published

1Opinion of the Court

James R. Cooper, Judge.

The sole issue on appeal in this workers’ compensation case is whether the Commission erred in determining that the appellee was entitled to a hearing on the merits of her claim for benefits attributable to her back injury. The appellant contends that the Commission erred because the benefits sought are barred by the doctrines of res judicata, laches, waiver, estoppel, and the statute of limitations.

We decline to decide the issue because the appellant has failed to cite any legal authority to support its contentions and has failed to assert any compelling reasons why we…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Dixon v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1977
  2. Hall v. StateCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 1985
  3. Arnold v. ArnoldSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1977
  4. Haynes v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of ArkansasCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 1984
  5. Gray v. RaglandSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1982

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