Legal Opinion · Dissent

Industrial Commission v. Wetz

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided March 15, 1937No. 14,057Published

1DissentJustice Bouck

1. Under the Workmen’s Compensation Act of Colorado (’35 C. S. A., Volume 3, pages 1309-1391, § §280-429) the Industrial Commission is the sole fact-finding body in compensation cases. If the commission fails in any instance or in any respect to act on an issue of fact the case must be sent back for its further consideration either upon the facts then before it or with the aid of a further hearing. Section 381, page 1371 ibid. [C. L. 1921, Sec. 4476], is clear: “If upon trial of such action [that is, one brought in the district court under section 378, page 1370, by any person in interest who…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Industrial CommissionSupreme Court of Colorado · 1935
  2. Ellermann v. Industrial CommissionSupreme Court of Colorado · 1923
  3. Weaver v. Industrial CommissionSupreme Court of Colorado · 1921
  4. Industrial Commission v. DorchakSupreme Court of Colorado · 1935
  5. Tavenor v. Royal Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1928

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