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SIMMONS COMPANY v. THAXTON

44644.

121 Ga. App. 295 (1970)

173 S.E.2d 429

SIMMONS COMPANY v. THAXTON.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided February 11, 1970.

Rehearing Denied March 3, 1970.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard W. Best, for appellant.

Lynwood A. Maddox, for appellee.

PANNELL, Judge.

1. The Workmen's Compensation Act of this State, although in derogation of common law, is highly remedial and should be liberally construed to give effect to its beneficial purposes. U. S. Fidel. &c. Co. v. Maddox, 52 Ga.App. 416, 419 (183 SE 570); Wilson v. Maryland Cas. Co., 71 Ga.App. 184, 188 (30 S.E.2d 420).

2. "After an injury and as long as he claims compensation, the employee, if so requested by his employer, shall...

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