Klotz v. Pfister & Vogel Leather Co.

The controversy here arises as to the correct interpretation .of sec.! 102.29, Stats. 1931. The appellant contends that'the term “compensation,” as used in the statute, means the wage loss sustained, and that it does not include payments made by the respondent for hospital, medical, and surgical services. Respondent claims that it is entitled to the three items it has paid, to wit, $518 in compensation, $159 to physicians and surgeons for medical bills, and $227.40 to hospitals, amounting, in all, to $904.40, the amount for which the trial court gave judgment.

Sub. (2), sec. 102.29, Stats.…