Smith v. Industrial Accident Commission

This is a proceeding under a writ of review to annul an award made in favor of Charles Rives, the employee of the petitioner. The commission found that Rives was injured by accident in the course of his employment by straining his wrist while endeavoring to release a clamp. It is admitted by the respondent that no written notice of the injury was served upon the defendant employer, and the sole question presented is whether he had actual knowledge of the injury, within the meaning of section 20 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. It was denied by the petitioner in his answer and in bis…