Shifter v. Industrial Commission

Raymond Shiffer appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County confirming the Industrial Commission’s decision denying his motion to reinstate his case, which cause had been dismissed for want of prosecution.

On February 6, 1966, appellant filed an application for adjustment of claim with the Industrial Commission for alleged injuries incurred on April 20, 1965, while employed by appellee. The cause was set for hearing on six different occasions with final notice that it be heard on August 23, 1968. The cause was dismissed on that date for want of prosecution, no one appearing in…