Tennessee Supreme Court February 8, 1957 (Morrison v. James)

Me. Justice Prewitt

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is a Workmen’s Compensation case and resulted from an alleged injury to petitioner, James’ back, caused by slipping and falling to the floor.

There is no question made about the 50.% disability and the amount of the award.

The proof shows that the petitioner suffered no disability to his back prior to the accident on January 20, 1955.