Alabama Power Co. v. Daniel

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employee, Willis Daniel, was injured while employed at Alabama Power Company. The employee sought benefits from the employer under the applicable workmen's compensation laws.

Following an ore tenus hearing, the trial judge rendered an eight-page order containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment. The learned trial judge concluded that "[b]y reason of [Daniel's] October 18, 1979, accident, [Daniel] has suffered 90% permanent partial disability" and awarded Daniel $39,168.

The employer appeals, and Daniel cross-appeals, contending error…