Netherland v. Mead Corp.

delivered tbe opinion of tbe C'onrt.

Tbis is a compensation case brongbt nnder tbe Workmen’s Compensation Act of Tennessee. It is averred that tbe accidental injuries complained of were sustained ‘‘ on tbe --day of May, 1933,” tbe exact date, as shown in tbe proof, was May 23, 1933. Suit was brought on April 30, 1935. Defendant, among other defenses, relied on section 6874 of tbe Code, which is as follows:

“Tbe right to compensation under tbis chapter shall be forever barred, unless within one year after tbe accident resulting in injury or death occurred tbe notice required by tbe preceding…