Garrett v. Chrysler Corporation

On leave granted, defendant appeals from an award by the Michigan workmen’s compen sation commission of compensation to plaintiff of $20.39 per week for partial disability computed in accordance with the provisions of part 2, § 10 of the workmen’s compensation act, CL 1948, § 412.10 (Stat Ann 1950 Eev § 17.160), from October 20, 1950 until the further order of the commission.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant as a pipe fitter with a weekly wage of $65.20. On August 13, 1948, plaintiff sustained an injury to the left hand and compensation was paid for approximately 6 weeks until plaintiff…