Pate v. Jack Cornelius Shop

THIGPEN, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case.

The record reveals that following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court entered an order in June 1991, finding that John Pate was injured in the line and scope of his employment with Jack Cornelius Shop d/b/a Crossroads Equipment (Crqssroads). The trial court determined that Pate was permanently and totally disabled and it awarded benefits accordingly. Ultimately, in September 1992, Pate filed a motion seeking to have all payments due from Crossroads paid in a lump sum pursuant to Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-86. The trial court did not rule on…