Ex Parte American Blakeslee Mfg. Co.

An original petition was filed in the circuit court by an employee (respondent here), asking an award for injury, as is provided under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Acts 1919, p. 206. On the trial the trial judge made the following finding of facts and award, to wit:

“This case was submitted on the petition, answer and the testimony of witnesses. The only issues in the case were whether plaintiff’s injuries amounted to disability within the meaning of the Workmen’s Compensation Act and, if they amount to disability the extent thereof.

“The evidence showed, without contradiction, that on…