Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Moorman

Quillian, Judge.

The claimant filed a claim for workmen’s compensation benefits and received an award which stated that he had sustained a back injury which arose out of and in the course of his employment. The award was affirmed by the superior court and the case is here for review. Held:

1. The evidence shows that the claimant had back trouble prior to the injury in question. The appellant contends that the evidence was not sufficient to support the award. The medical evidence together with the claimant’s testimony was sufficient to show that he received the injury and was disabled.

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