International Harvester Co. v. Industrial Commission

The issue in this case is a narrow one, relating solely to the jurisdiction of the Industrial Commission. That the claimant was injured in the course of his employment is not disputed. But it is said that his application for compensation was filed with the commission too late. The pertinent statute provides: “that in any case, unless application for compensation is filed with the Industrial Commission within one year after the date of the accident, where no compensation has been paid, or within one year after the date of the last payment of compensation, where any has been paid, the right to…