Holcombe v. Fireman's Fund Insurance

Bell, Judge.

It is a basic principle, under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, that if there is any competent evidence in the record to support the findings of fact of the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation in matters properly before it, the findings are conclusive on the courts on appeal. Code § 114-710. Fidelity & Cas. Co. of N. Y. v. Scott, 215 Ga. 491 (111 S. E. 2d 223). However, under Code § 114-710, while the findings of fact by the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation are conclusive and binding if supported by any competent evidence, the courts are authorized to set aside the award in…