Roadway Express, Inc. v. Gray

In The Corsican, a biography of Napoleon by R. M. Johnson, the Emperor admonished an aide whom he had entrusted to deliver an important message: “Go, sir, gallop and don’t forget the world was made in six days. You can ask me for anything you like, except time.” We, like the Little General, are unable to grant the boon of time.

This action originated on June 8, 1976, when Ira B. Gray, appellee, a former employee of Roadway Express, Inc., appellant, filed a claim with the Workmen’s Compensation Commission for benefits allegedly due him by reason of an accidental injury arising out of his…