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JEFFERSON COUNTY v. PITTS

Civ. 3992.

448 So.2d 958 (1984)

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama v. Larry PITTS.

Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama.

March 28, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stanley A. Cash of Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart, Birmingham, for appellant.

Stephen D. Heninger of Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, Birmingham, for appellee.

HOLMES, Judge.

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employee (Pitts) sued the employer (Jefferson County) for workmen's compensation benefits. Jefferson County claimed no benefits were due Pitts because of Pitts's willful misconduct, a defense allowed employers under § 25-5-51, Ala. Code (1975). The issue of willful misconduct was tried before a jury pursuant to § 25-5-81, Ala.Code (1975). The jury found in favor of the employee on this issue...

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