PATE v. HOOK

No. 77-216.

557 S.W.2d 391 (1977)

Ronald PATE et al., Appellants, v. Fred HOOK, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Arkansas, Division 1.

November 14, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tackett, Moore, Dowd & Harrelson by Gene Harrelson, Texarkana, for appellants.

Arnold, Arnold, Lavender & Rochelle, Ltd. by Charles D. Barnette, Texarkana, for appellee.


GEORGE ROSE SMITH, Justice.

In this workmen's compensation case Fred Hook's claim for disability benefits arises from a work-related injury to his neck and shoulder. The medical and lay testimony, when considered together, would have supported an award ranging from as little as 5% disability all the way up to total disability. (For the rule that the commission may take into account both the medical and the lay testimony in arriving at a percentage, see Ark. Best...

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