Scott v. State

This is a proceeding to recover additional compensation under the workmen’s compensation law, on the ground of increased disability. The workmen’s compensation court held that, since the increase in disability was known to plaintiff more than a year before the filing of her petition, the claim was barred under section 48-138, Comp. St. 1929. On appeal to the district court, the proceeding was similarly dismissed. Plaintiff, who was 73 years old, had died in the meantime, and revivor was had in the name of the special administrator of her estate, who has appealed to this court.

Plaintiff,…