Hilyard Drilling Co., Inc. v. Janes

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employer appeals from an award of permanent total disability benefits to the claimant by the Escambia County Circuit Court. A detailed statement of the facts is unnecessary, as the employer does not contest the finding of disability, but only contends that the duration of the award was not properly limited or defined.

The employer raises two issues on appeal. First, it contends that any award of permanent total disability benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act should terminate when the claimant reaches age 65. The employer argues that the…