· 2/2/1982
Bishop v. Town of Barre
Citations
- 442 A.2d 50
- 140 Vt. 564
- 1982 Vt. LEXIS 442
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- explaining that \this Court will not search the record for errors inadequately briefed\
- claimant entitled to benefits upon showing that injury was suffered by accident arising out of employment, and need not prove employer’s negligence
- although we generally give deference to decisions of administrative agency, we will not uphold the Commissioner’s interpretation of workers’ compensation regulation that is clearly erroneous
- “[P]ermanent disability benefits are calculated solely on the basis of physical impairment . . . regardless of loss of present earning power.” (quotation omitted)
- “The claimant correctly assigns protection against wage loss as one of the Act’s purposes.”
- “The claimant correctly assigns protection against wage loss as one of the Act’s purposes.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Barney, C. J., and Billings, Hill, Underwood and Peck
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.