Leschner v. Department of Labor & Industries

An injured claimant made application for compensation from the state accident fund, under the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act. After investigation of the claim, the application was denied by the supervisor of the department of labor and industries. On rehearing before the joint board of the department; the decision of the supervisor was sustained. The injured claimant then appealed to the superior court, and, after a hearing without a jury, the court entered judgment reversing the decision of the department and remanding the cause to that tribunal for the purpose of fixing the…