McCorkle v. Red Star Mill & Elevator Co.

Citations

• 99 Kan. 131

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Workmen’s Compensation Act — Personal Injuries — Trial—Continuance Refused^ — .No Error. On the trial of an action under the workmen’s compensation law it is not error to refuse to grant a continuance for the purpose of permitting time to elapse to ascertain whether the injuries are temporary or permanent, where more than a year has passed between the time of the injury and the time of the trial.</p> <p>2. Same — Evidence — Verdict Sustained. Rule followed that .verdicts based on sufficient evidence will not be disturbed.</p> <p>3. Same — Judgment in Lump Sum — Judicial Discretion. Rule followed ' that, in compensation cases, the rendition of judgment in a lump sum is within the discretion of the trial court.</p>