Brackett's Case

Appeal from decree in favor of claimant under Workmen’s^Compensation Act.

No question is raised as to the accident, the injury received, or that it arose out of and in the course of employment. The sole issue is whether the failure to give notice of the accident as required by section 17 of the act was due to “mistake” within the meaning of the word as used in section 20.

The Commission so found and its finding, in that respect, involving a conclusion of law, is properly before this court for review.

The facts are not in dispute. Claimant sustained a severe strain, in connection with his work,…