Petrie v. Petrie

The question here presented is of first impression. It is of measurable significance to the trial bench and the profession. It involves an apparent conflict between two statutes. The first purports to place payments made pursuant to an award of the Workmen’s Compensation Act beyond reach of any liability for debt. We set it forth.

"Sec. 821. (1) No payment under this act shall be assignable or subject to attachment or garnishment or be held liable in any way for any debts. In case of insolvency every liability for compensation under this act shall constitute a first lien upon all the property…