Petree v. Duke Power Company

It is so well settled that if there is any evidence upon which the Commission can base its findings they must be upheld we need cite no authorities. But it is equally correct that the Commission’s findings must be supported by some evidence.

To continue with more fundamentals: Deductions and opinions may be based only upon assumed facts — not inferences. And it is certain that inferences cannot be founded upon inferences. Therein lies the weakness and fallibility of the plaintiff’s case. Upon a hypothetical question she elicits an opinion from Dr. Max P. Rogers that the deceased came to his…