Corbett v. General Engineering & MacHinery Co.

ADAMS, J.:

This appeal relates to limitation of claims in workmen’s compensation cases and presents this question:

“The question involved is whether or not Chapter 23908, Acts of 1947, had the effect of extending the statute of limitations to two years as to claims not barred on July 1, 1947.”

The injury occurred in August, 1946. The claim was filed in October, 1947. The legislature amended the law by enacting Chapter 23908, Acts of 1947, Section 440.19, Fla. Stat., 1941, F.S.A., which provides:

“The right to compensation for disability under this chapter shall be barred unless a claim therefor…