Richards v. Travelers Insurance Co.

Plaintiff seeks benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for total and permanent disability. He claims disability from substantial pain “not physically or organically explained but by a conversion reaction.” He has appealed from a judgment dismissing his claim. Our problem is whether his evidence was of such weight and sufficiency that we, as an appellate court, should reverse the trial court’s evaluation of his evidence.

To be sure, plaintiff’s evidence is substantial and it is persuasive, but it does not compel a reversal on appeal when considered in the light of guidelines furnished to…