Legal Opinion
Matthews v. Purcell Seed & Grain Co.
Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma
Decided December 7, 1993No. 81892PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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HUNTER, Presiding Judge:
Corey Matthews (Claimant) was seriously injured while working at his part time job with Purcell Seed & Grain Company. Claimant was eighteen years old at the time of the accident and was a senior in high school, living at home with his parents. Claimant filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. At the hearing, Claimant sought to have his wage rate calculated on the basis that he was a minor, entitling him a rate whereby under normal conditions his wages in the future would be expected to increase, pursuant to 85 O.S.1991 § 21(5). The trial court declined…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Friendship Farmer's Co-Operative Gin v. AllredSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1945
- Harmon's Texaco Service Station v. KessingerSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1961
- Kerr v. Welker ElevatorSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1992
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