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McCrater v. Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided September 17, 1958No. 164PublishedCited by 37 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.

This is a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act to determine the liability, if any, of defendants on a claim filed by Maurice MicCrater.

The plaintiff sustained a compensable injury on 7 April, 1955. At that time G.S. 97-24 provided:

“(a) The right to compensation under this article shall be forever barred unless a claim be filed with the Industrial Commission within one year after the accident. ...”

G.S. 97-24 was amended by Ch. 1026, Sec. 12, S. L. of 1955, whereby the time for filing claim was extended to two years. The amenda-tory act, ratified 17 May, 1955, became effective 1…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Winslow v. . Carolina Conference AssociationSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1937
  2. Waldrop v. HodgesSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1949
  3. Alpha Mills v. Watertown Steam Engine Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1895
  4. Lineberry v. Town of MebaneSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1940
  5. Colyar v. Atlantic States Motor Lines, Inc.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1949

3Cited by37 opinions

  1. Booker v. Duke Medical CenterSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1979
  2. North Carolina State Ports Authority v. Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1978
  3. Bolick v. American Barmag Corp.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1982
  4. Wood v. J. P. Stevens & Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1979
  5. Jewell v. PriceSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1965

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