SMITH v. BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

No. 7727IC105.

239 S.E.2d 845 (1978)

Luther L. SMITH, Employee, v. BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC., Employer, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Carrier.

Court of Appeals of North Carolina.

January 17, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Roberts, Caldwell & Planer by Joseph B. Roberts, III, Gastonia, for plaintiff.

Mullen, Holland & Harrell by Graham C. Mullen, Gastonia, for defendants.


BROCK, Chief Judge.

The sole question on this appeal is whether plaintiff's injury resulted from an accident within the meaning of the Workmen's Compensation Act. The Industrial Commission answered the question in the negative, and we are constrained to affirm its decision.

Findings of fact by the Industrial Commission are conclusive and binding on appeal if supported by competent evidence, even though the record contains evidence that would support contrary...

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