Jackson v. Marshall Lumber Co. Inc.

YATES, Judge.

Clifford Jackson sued for workmen’s compensation benefits from Marshall Lumber Company (Marshall) for an injury that occurred on September 27, 1991. Marshall answered by stating that Jackson’s injury had resulted from willful misconduct and intentional self-injury, citing Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-51. Following a hearing, the trial court found that Jackson had intentionally injured himself, and, therefore, was not entitled to the requested compensation.

The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the evidence before the trial court was sufficient for the court to determine that Jackson…