Section 25Sec./Art. 25

Appeals. Within fifteen days from receipt of notice of decision or award, the aggrieved party may appeal the same to the Court of Appeals on questions of law and facts following the procedures for appeals from the Court of First Instance to the Court of Appeals as far as practicable and consistent with the purposes of this Act. If the appeal is only on questions of law, the same shall be brought directly to the Supreme Court on certiorari. No appeal bond shall be required. The appeal shall take precedence over all other cases except criminal cases wherein the penalty of life imprisonment or death has been imposed by the trial court. Appeal shall not stay the decision of the Board unless so ordered by the Board, by the Court of Appeals or by the Supreme Court.