Rye v. Conkwright

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

The only question on this appeal is. whether the amount of the attorney fee should have been determined under the statute as amended in 1956 or under the former statute. The employee and his attorney appeal from the judgment of the-circuit court which affirmed the order of the Workmen’s Compensation Board allowing the fee under the prior statute.

*797On July 26, 1954, John W. Rye, as the employee of George A. Conkwright, sustained an injury which was subsequently adjudged to be total and permanent. His claim was filed July 20, 1956. The claim was contested. Lay and medical proof…