Johnson v. Warren

The opinion, of the court was delivered by

Price, J.:

This is a workmen s compensation case.

An award was made for medical expenses. The legislature subsequently amended the statute by increasing the maximum amount allowable for that purpose.

The question presented is: Which statute applies — the one in force at the time of the injury — or the statute as amended? Stated another way — is the amendment to be given retrospective application?

The trial court held that the parties were governed by the statute in force at the time of the injury, and the workman has appealed. Highly summarized — the…