Byrd v. Ramsey Engineering’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

8 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 8 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““The general rule concerning the award or denial of lump sum settlements under the Workers’ Compensation Act is well settled in this state. Lump sum settlements are only granted in exceptional circumstances. Where the best interests of the claimant are generally served by paying compensation in regular periodic installments, the conversion of benefits to a lump sum settlement has been recognized as the exception rather than the rule. (Citations omitted) . . . “Lump sum settlements are only granted where there is ‘outstanding indebtedness,’ ‘pressing need,’ or where ‘the best interests of the claimant, his family and the general public will be served.’ . . . the decision to award or deny a lump sum settlement will not be interfered with on appeal unless there hás been an abuse of discretion. (Citations omitted.)””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Johnson v. Gibson

2. ““Our function in reviewing a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court is to determine whether there is substantial evidence to support the findings and conclusions of that Court. We cannot substitute our judgment for that of the trial court as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. Where there is substantial evidence to support the findings of the Workers’ Compensation Court, this Court cannot overturn the decision.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Denend v. Bradford Roofing & Insulation

3. “The [Willoughby] court goes on to say: Lump sum settlements are only granted where there is “outstanding indebtedness,” “pressing need,” or where “the best interests of the claimant, his family and the general public will be served.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Sullivan v. Aetna Life & Casualty