Montell v. Orndorff

We are here called upon to interpret § 59-10-13, N.M.S.A.1953, insofar as the same requires notice of an accident. To do so it is important that the pertinent parts of the section be considered, and to that end we quote it, as follows:

“ * * * Any workman claiming to be entitled under this act (sections 57-901-57-931 (59-10-1 to 59-10-31)) to compensation from any employer on account of injury suffered by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment shall give notice in writing of such accident and of such injury to such employer within thirty (30) days after the occurrence…