Schoener v. Watson Elevator Co.

Meaney, C. P. J.

This matter is before me on appeal from a ruling of the workmen’s compensation bureau dismissing the claim petition filed therein by the appellant, hereinafter referred to as petitioner. No testimony was taken below, the only question presented being one of law to determine whether the claim was barred by the statute of limitations contained in the act. The deputy commissioner, after hearing argument, determined that the claim was barred.

That Samuel Schoener, the petitioner, was employed by the Watson Elevator Company, the respondent below and here, and that he sustained an…