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Pruitt v. Knight Publishing Co.

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided January 29, 1976No. 110PublishedCited by 71 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HUSKINS, Justice.

We note at the outset that G.S. 97-33, pertaining to the prorating of permanent disability between injuries compensable under G.S. 97-31 and injuries sustained in military service or in another employment, is not applicable to this case. That statute is designed to prevent double recoveries. See Schrum v. Upholstering Co., 214 N.C. 353, 199 S.E. 385 (1938). Likewise, G.S. 97-34 and G.S. 97-35 are inapplicable here. Application of those statutes is restricted to those instances where the employee (1) receives an injury for which compensation is payable while he is still…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Tucker v. LowdermilkSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1951
  2. Biddix v. Rex Mills, Inc.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1953
  3. Smith v. Mecklenburg County Chapter American Red CrossSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1956
  4. Neal v. ClarySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1963
  5. White v. Shoup Boat CorporationSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1964

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3Cited by71 opinions

  1. Little v. Anson County Schools Food ServiceSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1978
  2. McAninch v. Buncombe County SchoolsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1997
  3. Vernon v. Steven L. Mabe BuildersSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1994
  4. Wilder v. Barbour Boat WorksCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1987
  5. Gray v. Carolina Freight Carriers, Inc.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1992

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