Wolfe v. Williams
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtQtjillian, J.
1. In order for there to be a recovery by the claimant in a workmen’s compensation case, he must sustain an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. There is no question that the claimant in the present case sustained an injury, or that the injury occurred in the course of employment. The controversy centers around the issue as to whether a fight that resulted in the claimant’s injury arose out of his employment or was caused by a personal difference between the claimant and another employee disconnected with the performance of the duties of his employment. There…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- New Amsterdam Casualty Co. v. SumrellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- London Guarantee & Accident Co. v. ShockleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
- Scott v. Travelers InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1934
- Travelers Insurance v. BaconCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
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- State of Georgia v. PurmortCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
- United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. GiddensCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960
- Trusco Finance Co. v. LewisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1955