Bituminous Casualty Corp. v. Willingham

Jordan, Presiding Judge.

In this workmen’s compensation case the claimant obtained a judgment under the provisions of Code § 114-711 from which the employer and insurer appeal. Held:

1. Agreements approved by the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation, unmodified in the manner provided by law, are res judicata, and upon proper application to a superior court under the provisions of Code § 114-711, it is mandatory that the court enter judgment and issue execution for the amount shown to be due and unpaid. The court, however, on proper showing must conform its order to any further modifying action…