Seem v. Consolidated Fuel & Lumber Co.

The case comes into this court on writ of certiorari to the department of labor and industry. A chronological statement of events will assist in a more ready understanding of the issues raised.

Plaintiff sustained his injury August 19, 1921. The report of the accident was filed September 12th, following. October 11, 1921, an agreement was entered into between the parties fixing compensation at $14 per week, which agreement was approved by the department October 15, 1921. Compensation at this rate was paid by defendant until June 26, 1922. On the 11th day of August, 1922, an agreement was…