Patton v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co.

On November 2, 1926, the plaintiff in error, R. R. Patton, who was an employee of Horton & Horton, sustained a personal injury in the course of his employment. The defendant in error, New Amsterdam Casualty Company, was the insurer under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Patton, in due time, presented his claim for compensation to the State Industrial Accident Board, and, on March 28, 1928, that board duly made its final decision awarding Patton compensation at the rate of $20 per week for 401 weeks, less payments already made. The casualty company, within twenty days after entry of said…