Hercules Powder Co. v. Nieratko

We agree with the conclusion reached by the Supreme Court in this case and with the judgment entered therein. We are not, however, to be considered as giving assent to the dictum in the opinion filed in that court to the effect that sections 236-16 and 236-17 of the Workmen’s Compensation act (Cum. Supp. Comp. Stat. 1911-1924, p. 3879) requiring notice that the workman has received personal injuries are directory onfy and that the notice need not be in writing. The employer in the present case had actual knowledge of an injury and acted thereon by the voluntary payment of compensation, and…