American Mutual Liability Insurance v. Stephens

Jordan, Judge.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the Superior Court of Clarke County affirming an award by the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation allowing a lump sum award in favor of the employee under the provisions of Code Ann. § 114-417. Held:

The State Board of Workmen’s Compensation has authority under the provisions of Code Ann. § 114-417 to order redemption in lump sum, in whole or in part, of compensation awards, only after hearing and evidence taken and upon a finding supported by sufficient evidence, (1) that the lump sum award is to the best interest of the employee or his…