liberality rule in West Virginia

38 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1962–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Persiani v. SWCCgreen wva · 1978 · cited in 4 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1984–2002 2 sentences 2001We described the liberality rule as one "which mandates that reputable evidence favorable to the claimant be considered and the claimant treated as generously as any reasonable view of the evidence would justify." 162 W.Va. at 236 , 248 S.E.2d at 848 (1978). 2001We described the liberality rule as one "which mandates that reputable evidence favorable to the claimant be considered and the claimant treated as generously as any reasonable view of the evidence would justify." 162 W.Va. at 236 , 248 S.E.2d at 848 (1978).	3	4
Whitt v. State Workmens Compensation Commissionergreen wva · 1970 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1970–2002 2 sentences 2002Within a year of the decision in Poccardi, however, the Legislature amended the statute and removed the word "liberal" therefrom. [12] This legislative change was observed in the case of Whitt v. Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, wherein it was stated in dicta that [t]oday, there is no provision in the workmen's compensation law requiring the commissioner, the appeal board, or this Court to apply a rule of "liberality" either in construing the workmen's compensation law or appraising the evidence in a workmen's compensation case. 153 W.Va. 688, 692 , 172 S.E.2d, 375, 377 (1970). [13] Despit 2002Within a year of the decision in Poccardi, however, the Legislature amended the statute and removed the word "liberal" therefrom. [12] This legislative change was observed in the case of Whitt v. Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, wherein it was stated in dicta that [t]oday, there is no provision in the workmen's compensation law requiring the commissioner, the appeal board, or this Court to apply a rule of "liberality" either in construing the workmen's compensation law or appraising the evidence in a workmen's compensation case. 153 W.Va. 688, 692 , 172 S.E.2d, 375, 377 (1970). [13] Despit	2	3
Bilchak v. STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COM'Rgreen wva · 1969 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1972–2002 2 sentences 2002Comm'r, 153 W.Va. 288 , 297, 168 S.E.2d 723 , 729 (1969). 2002Comm’r, 153 W.Va. 288, 297 , 168 S.E.2d 723, 729 (1969).	2	3
Martin v. Workers' Compensation Divisiongreen wva · 2001 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002Div., 210 W.Va. 270, 285 , 557 S.E.2d 324, 339 (2001) (Maynard, J., dissenting) (observing that this Court "routinely cites the liberality rule and uses it to justify its decisions in workers' compensation appeals."). 2002Div., 210 W.Va. 270, 285 , 557 S.E.2d 324, 339 (2001) (Maynard, J., dissenting) (observing that this Court "routinely cites the liberality rule and uses it to justify its decisions in workers' compensation appeals.").	2	2
Pnakovich v. SWCCgreen wva · 1979 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994	1	1
Smith v. Workers' Compensation Commissionergreen wva · 1988 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (43)

Case	Cited	Years
Buckalew v. State Compensation Director neutral wva · 1965 2 sentences 1977Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, supra ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 (1965); McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 (1964). 1977Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, supra, Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.	6	1965–1977
McGeary v. State Compensation Director green wva · 1964 2 sentences 1977Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, supra ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 (1965); McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 (1964). 1977Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, supra ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 (1965); McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 (1964).	5	1970–1977
Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner neutral wva · 1951 2 sentences 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927). 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927).	4	1970–2001
Buckalew v. State Compensation Director neutral wva · 1965 2 sentences 1977Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, supra ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 (1965); McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 (1964). 1972Sisk v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 ; Bragg v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 152 W.Va. 706 , 166 S.E.2d 162 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 .	4	1970–1977
Eady v. State Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1963 2 sentences 1972Though the claimant is entitled to the benefit of the liberality rule ". . . in appraising the evidence presented, nevertheless the burden of establishing a claim rests upon the person who asserts it and no rule of liberality will take the place of the requirement that the claim must be established by proof." Whitt v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 688, 693 , 172 S.E.2d 375, 378 (1970); Eady v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W.Va. 5 , 132 S.E.2d 642 (1963). 1972Though the claimant is entitled to the benefit of the liberality rule ". . . in appraising the evidence presented, nevertheless the burden of establishing a claim rests upon the person who asserts it and no rule of liberality will take the place of the requirement that the claim must be established by proof." Whitt v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 688, 693 , 172 S.E.2d 375, 378 (1970); Eady v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W.Va. 5 , 132 S.E.2d 642 (1963).	4	1970–1972
Sisk v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1969 2 sentences 1984Brogan’s remaining contention is that the evidence when liberally construed as mandated by the liberality rule, see Myers v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 160 W.Va. 766 , 239 S.E.2d 124 (1977); Workman v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 160 W.Va. 656 , 236 S.E.2d 236 (1977); Sisk v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 (1969); Fulk v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 112 W.Va. 555 , 166 S.E. 5 (1932), entitles him to a 20% permanent partial disability award. 1984Brogan’s remaining contention is that the evidence when liberally construed as mandated by the liberality rule, see Myers v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 160 W.Va. 766 , 239 S.E.2d 124 (1977); Workman v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 160 W.Va. 656 , 236 S.E.2d 236 (1977); Sisk v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 (1969); Fulk v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 112 W.Va. 555 , 166 S.E. 5 (1932), entitles him to a 20% permanent partial disability award.	3	1972–1984
Clark v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1972 2 sentences 1972Clark v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 726 , 187 S.E.2d 213 ; Staubs v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 337 , 168 S.E.2d 730 ; Bilchak v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 888 288, 297, 168 S.E.2d 723, 729 . 1972Clark v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 726 , 187 S.E.2d 213 ; Staubs v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 337 , 168 S.E.2d 730 ; Bilchak v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 888 288, 297, 168 S.E.2d 723, 729 .	3	1972–1972
Williams v. State Compensation Commissioner neutral wva · 1944 2 sentences 1970Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 343 , 141 S.E.2d 85 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 ; Eady v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W. 446 Va. 5, 132 S.E.2d 642 ; Turner v. State Compensation Commissioner, 147 W.Va. 145 , 126 S.E.2d 379 ; Williams v. State Compensation Commissioner, 127 W.Va. 78 , 31 S.E.2d 546 ; Burgess v. State Compensation Commissioner, 121 W.Va. 571 , 5 S.E.2d 804 . 1970Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 343 , 141 S.E.2d 85 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 ; Eady v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W. 446 Va. 5, 132 S.E.2d 642 ; Turner v. State Compensation Commissioner, 147 W.Va. 145 , 126 S.E.2d 379 ; Williams v. State Compensation Commissioner, 127 W.Va. 78 , 31 S.E.2d 546 ; Burgess v. State Compensation Commissioner, 121 W.Va. 571 , 5 S.E.2d 804 .	3	1962–1970
Hoff v. State Compensation Commissioner neutral wva · 1963 2 sentences 2002In syllabus point one of Hoff v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W.Va. 33 , 132 S.E.2d 772 (1963), overruled on other grounds, Brogan v. Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, 174 W.Va. 517 , 327 S.E.2d 694 (1984), this Court emphatically advised: Although the liberality rule in the interpretation of evidence in Workmen’s Compensation cases is approved by this Court, the burden of establishing a claim for compensation rests upon the person asserting such claim. 2002In syllabus point one of Hoff v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W.Va. 33 , 132 S.E.2d 772 (1963), overruled on other grounds, Brogan v. Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, 174 W.Va. 517 , 327 S.E.2d 694 (1984), this Court emphatically advised: Although the liberality rule in the interpretation of evidence in Workmen’s Compensation cases is approved by this Court, the burden of establishing a claim for compensation rests upon the person asserting such claim.	2	1965–2002
Bilchak v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner neutral wva · 1969 2 sentences 2002Comm'r, 153 W.Va. 288 , 297, 168 S.E.2d 723 , 729 (1969). 2002Comm’r, 153 W.Va. 288, 297 , 168 S.E.2d 723, 729 (1969).	2	2002–2002
Johnson v. STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COM'R green wva · 1972 2 sentences 2001Zackery v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927). 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927).	2	1982–2001
McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. green wva · 1927 2 sentences 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927). 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927).	2	1982–2001
Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1972 2 sentences 2001Zackery v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927). 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927).	2	1982–2001
Staubs v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1969 2 sentences 2001"Though the general rule in workmen's compensation cases is that the evidence will be construed liberally in favor of the claimant, the rule does not relieve the claimant of the burden of proving his claim and such rule can not take the place of proper and satisfactory proof.” Point 3, Syllabus, Staubs v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 337 [, 168 S.E.2d 730 (1969)]. 2001"Though the general rule in workmen's compensation cases is that the evidence will be construed liberally in favor of the claimant, the rule does not relieve the claimant of the burden of proving his claim and such rule can not take the place of proper and satisfactory proof." Point 3, Syllabus, Staubs v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 337 [, 168 S.E.2d 730 (1969)].	2	1972–2001
Zackery v. SWCC green wva · 1979 2 sentences 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927). 2001Zackery v. State Workmen's Compensation Commission, 162 W.Va. 932 , 253 S.E.2d 532 (1979); Johnson v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 155 W.Va. 624 , 186 S.E.2d 771 (1972); Morris v. State Compensation Commissioner, 135 W.Va. 425 , 64 S.E.2d 496 (1951); McVey v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co., 103 W.Va. 519 , 138 S.E. 97 (1927).	2	1982–2001
Staubs v. STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COM'R green wva · 1969 2 sentences 2001"Though the general rule in workmen's compensation cases is that the evidence will be construed liberally in favor of the claimant, the rule does not relieve the claimant of the burden of proving his claim and such rule can not take the place of proper and satisfactory proof.” Point 3, Syllabus, Staubs v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 337 [, 168 S.E.2d 730 (1969)]. 2001"Though the general rule in workmen's compensation cases is that the evidence will be construed liberally in favor of the claimant, the rule does not relieve the claimant of the burden of proving his claim and such rule can not take the place of proper and satisfactory proof." Point 3, Syllabus, Staubs v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 337 [, 168 S.E.2d 730 (1969)].	2	1972–2001
Culurides v. Ott green wva · 1916 2 sentences 1977There, in Chapter 15P, Section 44, an analogous provision to the present W.Va.Code, 23-1-15, the following language is found: " . . . and carry out justly and liberally the spirit of this act." In Culurides v. Ott, 78 W.Va. 696 , 90 S.E. 270 (1916), this Court had its first occasion to construe the foregoing statutory language and mold the liberality rule. 1977There, in Chapter 15P, Section 44, an analogous provision to the present W.Va.Code, 23-1-15, the following language is found: " . . . and carry out justly and liberally the spirit of this act." In Culurides v. Ott, 78 W.Va. 696 , 90 S.E. 270 (1916), this Court had its first occasion to construe the foregoing statutory language and mold the liberality rule.	2	1977–1977
Bragg v. STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COM'R green wva · 1969 2 sentences 1972Sisk v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 ; Bragg v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 152 W.Va. 706 , 166 S.E.2d 162 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 . 1972Sisk v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 ; Bragg v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 152 W.Va. 706 , 166 S.E.2d 162 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 .	2	1972–1972
Bragg v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1969 2 sentences 1972Sisk v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 ; Bragg v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, 152 W.Va. 706 , 166 S.E.2d 162 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 . 1972Sisk v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 153 W.Va. 461 , 170 S.E.2d 20 ; Bragg v. State Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, 152 W.Va. 706 , 166 S.E.2d 162 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 .	2	1972–1972
Turner v. State Compensation Commissioner neutral wva · 1962 2 sentences 1970Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 343 , 141 S.E.2d 85 ; Buckalew v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 239 , 140 S.E.2d 453 ; McGeary v. State Compensation Director, 148 W.Va. 436 , 135 S.E.2d 345 ; Eady v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W. 446 Va. 5, 132 S.E.2d 642 ; Turner v. State Compensation Commissioner, 147 W.Va. 145 , 126 S.E.2d 379 ; Williams v. State Compensation Commissioner, 127 W.Va. 78 , 31 S.E.2d 546 ; Burgess v. State Compensation Commissioner, 121 W.Va. 571 , 5 S.E.2d 804 . 1963*Turner v. State Compensation Commissioner, 147 W.	2	1963–1970
Deverick v. State Compensation Director green wva · 1965 2 sentences 1969Hayes v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 220 , 140 S.E.2d 443 ; Deverick v. State Compensation Director, 150 W.Va. 145 , 144 S.E.2d 498 ; Emmel v. State Compensation Director, supra. The deaths would not be compensable under the facts in the case presented here. 1969Hayes v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 220 , 140 S.E.2d 443 ; Deverick v. State Compensation Director, 150 W.Va. 145 , 144 S.E.2d 498 ; Emmel v. State Compensation Director, supra. The deaths would not be compensable under the facts in the case presented here.	2	1965–1969
Hayes v. State Compensation Director green wva · 1965 2 sentences 1969Hayes v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 220 , 140 S.E.2d 443 ; Deverick v. State Compensation Director, 150 W.Va. 145 , 144 S.E.2d 498 ; Emmel v. State Compensation Director, supra. The deaths would not be compensable under the facts in the case presented here. 1969Hayes v. State Compensation Director, 149 W.Va. 220 , 140 S.E.2d 443 ; Deverick v. State Compensation Director, 150 W.Va. 145 , 144 S.E.2d 498 ; Emmel v. State Compensation Director, supra. The deaths would not be compensable under the facts in the case presented here.	2	1969–1969
Perdue v. SJ Groves and Sons Company green wva · 1968 1 sentence 2021Groves & Sons Co., 152 W.	1	2021–2021
State ex rel. Duluth Brewing & Malting Co. v. District Court green minn · 1915 2 sentences 2002Duluth v. District Court, 129 Minn. 176 , 151 N.W. 912 [(1915)]. 2002Duluth v. District Court, 129 Minn. 176 , 151 N.W. 912 [(1915)].	1	2002–2002
Brogan v. Workers' Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1984 2 sentences 2002In syllabus point one of Hoff v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W.Va. 33 , 132 S.E.2d 772 (1963), overruled on other grounds, Brogan v. Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, 174 W.Va. 517 , 327 S.E.2d 694 (1984), this Court emphatically advised: Although the liberality rule in the interpretation of evidence in Workmen’s Compensation cases is approved by this Court, the burden of establishing a claim for compensation rests upon the person asserting such claim. 2002In syllabus point one of Hoff v. State Compensation Commissioner, 148 W.Va. 33 , 132 S.E.2d 772 (1963), overruled on other grounds, Brogan v. Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, 174 W.Va. 517 , 327 S.E.2d 694 (1984), this Court emphatically advised: Although the liberality rule in the interpretation of evidence in Workmen’s Compensation cases is approved by this Court, the burden of establishing a claim for compensation rests upon the person asserting such claim.	1	2002–2002
Bilbrey v. Workers' Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1991 2 sentences 2002Comm’r, 186 W.Va. 319 , 412 S.E.2d 513 (1991), is inconsistent with the liberality rule and should no longer be followed. 2002Comm’r, 186 W.Va. 319 , 412 S.E.2d 513 (1991), is inconsistent with the liberality rule and should no longer be followed.	1	2002–2002
Boyd v. Merritt green wva · 1987	1	1994–1994
Oswald v. Connor green ohio · 1985	1	1991–1991
Workman v. Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1977	1	1984–1984
Myers v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1977	1	1984–1984
Fulk v. State Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1932	1	1984–1984
Securities & Exchange Commission v. Chenery Corp. green scotus · 1947	1	1978–1978
Federal Trade Commission v. Cement Institute green scotus · 1948	1	1978–1978
Davis v. Celebrezze green wvsd · 1965	1	1978–1978
Clistie Bell Thomas v. Anthony J. Celebrezze, Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare green ca4 · 1964	1	1977–1977
Dunlap v. STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COM'R green wva · 1977	1	1977–1977
Dombrosky v. State Compensation Director green wva · 1965	1	1970–1970
Emmel v. State Compensation Director green wva · 1965	1	1970–1970
Pripich v. State Compensation Commissioner green wva · 1932	1	1970–1970
Burgees v. Comp. Com'r. green wva · 1939	1	1970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WV § W. Va. Code § 23-5-1 (6) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-4-6 (5) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-4-6a (5) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-1-1 (4) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-4-16 (4) WV § W. Va. Code § 21A-3-7 (3) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-1-15 (3) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-4-1 (3) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-4-10 (3) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-5-12 (3) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-5-3a (3) WV § W. Va. Code § 23-5-8 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WV 38 (1962–2021) TN 6 (1948–2019) CA 4 (1918–2014) MT 4 (2004–2021) NJ 3 (2001–2024) UT 3 (1983–1990) AL 2 (1923–1940) OR 2 (1941–1950) TX 2 (1958–1980)

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