J. L. Smith Coal Company v. Hawkins

Opinion 'of the Court by

Judge Dietzman

Reversing.

The appellee was hurt while working for the appellant. It is agreed that his accident arose out of and in the course of his employment, and that he is entitled to compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ky. ■Stats., secs. 4880-4987). The sole issue between the parties is as to the extent of the compensation which should (be allowed him. The Compensation Board found that the appellee had suffered a 35 per cent, permanent partial disability to Ms body as a whole, but that of this amount 10 per cent, was due to the accident mentioned,…