Henry v. American Enamel Company

This is an appeal from a decree of the Superior Court refusing relief under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Petitioner sought allowance of his bill for medical services rendered to an employee of respondent. The services were rendered at the instance of the employee, starting September 17, 1920. The bill of the doctor against the employer was presented January 31, 1924, and the petition now before us was filed March 22, 1926.

Petitioner’s claim against the respondent is created by and subject to the terms of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Article II, Sec. 5 (1216), G. L. 1923, Ch. 92, permits…