CHANGE OF CONDITION

change of condition. 1.Workers’ compensation. A substantial worsening of an employee’s physical health oc-curring after an award, as a result of which the employee merits an increase in benefits. [Cases: Workers’ Com-pensation  2005–2012. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 1509, 1511–1525, 1558–1560.] 2.Family law. CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES. CHANGE-OF-OWNERSHIP CLAUSE change-of-ownership clause.Oil & gas. A provision in an oil-and-gas lease specifying what notice must be given to a lessee about a change in the leased land’s ownership before the lessee is obliged to recognize the new owner. — Also termed assignment clause. [Blacks Law 8th]