Williams Ex Rel. Williams v. Brunswick County Board of Education

When supported by competent evidence, the findings of fact by the Industrial Commission on a claim properly constituted under the Workmen’s Compensation Act are conclusive on appeal. Hinkle v. Lexington, 239 N.C. 105, 79 S.E. 2d 220 (1953). From an examination of the evidence presented, we conclude that the defendant’s assignments of error directed to finding of fact No. 4 and No. 5 cannot be sustained'. We think there was .sufficient competent evidence to support the findings, and we are bound by them.

The only question remaining is the application of legal principles to those facts. If the…