Chafin v. Meridian Lbr. Co.

Plaintiff sues for compensation. In his petition, he alleges that defendant had due notice of the injury from which he suffered immediately after it occurred, that he has made amicable demand for payment without avail, and that defendant company is not now paying petitioner any compensation, etc. Defendant pleads that the action was brought- prematurely, but this plea was overruled by the trial court.

On the trial of the case, plaintiff expressly admitted that he made no demand for compensation, and it follows, therefore, that defendant did not have the opportunity to refuse payment.

Defendant…