Legal Opinion
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Elliott
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided September 30, 1994No. AV93000062PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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Mary Elliott brought this action to recover benefits from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., under the Workmen's Compensation Act of Alabama. Following oral proceedings, the trial court found Elliott to be covered by the Act and to be totally and permanently disabled from an employment-caused injury. Wal-Mart appeals.
The sole issue on appeal is whether Elliott gave Wal-Mart the required statutory notice of injury. § 25-5-78, Code 1975.
Section 25-5-78 provides the following:
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Ex Parte Eastwood Foods, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1991
- Russell Coal Co. v. WilliamsCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1989
- Beatrice Foods Company v. ClemonsCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1975
- International Paper Co. v. MurrayCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984
- Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Co. v. WattsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1938
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