Mattare v. Cunningham

The question of importance presented by this appeal is the time necessary to erect the bar of limitations against an award made by the State Industrial Accident Commission. It is contended by the appellant .that this period of limitation is three years, and by the appellee that an action may be maintained upon the award at any time within twelve years from its date. Which of these two conflicting contentions is correct is the question for decision.

The facts as disclosed by the record .are simple and undisputed. The appellant was engaged in, the general contracting business in the City of…