Cook v. Munn

In February 1985, Phillip Keith Munn was employed by Wayne Cook as a seedling planter. On April 1, 1986, Munn filed a complaint requesting benefits under the Alabama workmen's compensation law for injuries arising from his employment. After a hearing in June 1987, the Circuit Court of Calhoun County entered a judgment finding that Munn, the employee, suffered a 30 percent permanent partial disability. The court awarded benefits pursuant to § 25-5-57(g). Wayne Cook and Maryland Casualty Insurance Company appeal.

The employer's contention on appeal that the judgment of the trial court is…