Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. LaCoke

HUTCHINSON, Justice.

This litigation arises from a claim for worker’s compensation. The Industrial Accident Board on May 7, 1976, rendered its decision awarding the appellee here approximately $21,000.00 on her claim for compensation for job related injuries. On May 14, 1976, appellant filed with the Board its notice that it was not willing to abide by such award, thereby making June 3, 1976, the last day in which to file its petition in the District Court of Dallas County. On June 1, 1976, appellant’s counsel dictated and caused to be prepared an appropriate petition seeking to set aside the…