Martinez v. W. G. Fritz Co.

Hartshorne, C. P. J.

The principal question in this case is as to the effect to be given to a previous award to petitioner by the industrial board of New York state, for the same accident here involved. Petitioner was injured in Saratoga, but there was a question of fact as to whether the employment contract arose in New Jersey or in New York, so that the parties press the question of the jurisdiction of the New York and New Jersey authorities.

The accident occurred September 5th, 1930, proceedings were promptly instituted in New York, petitioner appearing there, he was paid compensation…