Hardwood Sales Co. v. Meeks

Opinion op the Court by

Van Sant, Commissioner

— Affirming.

The appellee claims to have been injured on November 19, 1936, while in the employ of appellant. He averred in the petition that while he was helping his woods foreman turn a log with a canthook the foreman suddenly released his hold on the log and allowed it to roll over him, in consequence of which he sustained injuries to his back.

The case was heard by the Compensation Board and award was made to appellee on the basis of 15 percent partial permanent disability. From this award appellant appealed to the circuit court which upheld the…