Teague v. George

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fatzer, J.:

This action was commenced pursuant to G. S. 1949, 44-512a to recover a lump-sum judgment for all past due and unpaid, and future installment payments of a workmen’s compensation award. Judgment was in favor of the workman-plaintiff, and the employer-defendant has appealed.

On October 28, 1960, the workmen’s compensation commissioner entered an award of compensation in favor of plaintiff in the total sum of $15,654.31 plus all medical expense not to exceed $2,500. On December 12, 1960, plaintiff served a written demand upon defendant pursuant…