Johanson v. Lundin Bros.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Upon the relation of Ivan Bowen the supreme court granted its writ of certiorari directed to the Honorable W. L. Comstock, judge of the district court for Blue Earth county, and others, to review an order denying the petition of relator for recovery of his attorney fees in proceedings in that court brought under the Workmen’s Compensation Act by ¡Ernest Johanson, employee, against I/undin Brothers and others, employers and insurers.
1Per curiam
The only question presented for review in this proceeding is, whether the relator is entitled to' recover attorney’s fees under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Chapter 84A, G. S. 1913.
The act, section 8225, of the statute provides: “'Costs may be awarded by said judge in hi's discretion, and when so awarded the same costs shall be allowed, taxed and collected as are allowed, taxed and collected for like services and proceedings in civil cases.”
Attorney’s fees are not allowed in ordinary civil actions, and can be allowed only when authorized by statute. Schmoll v. Lucht, 106…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Schmoll v. LuchtSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
- State ex rel. Duluth Diamond Drilling Co. v. District CourtSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
3Cited by2 opinions
- Beliveau v. BeliveauSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1944
- Lidstrom v. Amherst Mining Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1927