Harrison Memorial Hospital v. Gagnon
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtMorgan, J.
— The main question in this worker’s compensation case is who has the burden of persuasion in the superior court. Under RCW 51.52.115, that burden rests on whoever is attacking the findings and decision of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. The superior court so held, and thus we affirm.
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- Allison v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1965
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