Guest v. Brenner Iron & Metal Company

The specific findings of fact, are supported by competent evidence. Defendants, by brief, assert that they do not “quibble” with the findings of fact set forth in paragraph 4, quoted above.

Specific findings of fact by the Industrial Commission are required. These must cover the crucial questions of fact upon which plaintiff’s right to compensation depends. Singleton v. Laundry Co., 213 N.C. 32, 195 S.E. 34; Gowens v. Alamance County, 214 N.C. 18, 197 S.E. 538; Farmer v. Lumber Co., 217 N.C. 158, 7 S.E. 2d 376; Cook v. Lumber Co., 217 N.C. 161, 7 S.E. 2d 378. Otherwise, this Court cannot…