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earnings |
awards |
as income |
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Summary:
See WALFORD. The burden of proof is on claimant to show clearly that the settlement was in whole or part for something other than loss of wages. Allegations in a statement of claim is not proof. Reasonable inference must arise from established facts.
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earnings |
awards |
interest |
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Summary:
There are certain items which can properly be deducted from the settlement: legal expenses and also included interest on the settlement calculated for one year at 8%.