Wray v. . Woolen Mills

The amendment of section 24 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act was ratified on 12 May, 1933, and the opinion of the Industrial Commission was filed on 7 March, 1933. At the latter date section 24 read as follows: “The right to compensation under this act shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within one year after the accident, and if death results from the accident, unless a claim be filed with the Commission within one year thereafter.” Public Laws, 1929, chap. 120, sec. 24.

William J. Matthews, the employee, was injured on 28 November, 1930, and filed…