Atherton v. Fawcett

This is an appeal by defendants in the nature of certiorari from an award of compensation to plaintiff. Defendants, by motion, ask leave to take newly discovered evidence.

Plaintiff was in the employ of defendant Franklin Fawcett, and, February 13, 1931, while he was attempting to move a log with a cant hook, the hook slipped and he fell and received injuries to his chest and ribs. The employer reported the accident and the parties entered into an agreement for compensation which was approved by the department. August 12, 1931, a settlement receipt was filed, and approved by the department…