MATTER OF LOCKARD v. St. Maries Lumber Co.

TAYLOR, Chief Justice.

Appellant, a minor, 15 years of age, was injured, while employed by respondent in violation of the Child Labor Law of this state, § 44-1304, I.C., on September 8, 1952. He made no claim for compensation, but instead filed an action for damages at law. Employer and surety made application to the Industrial Accident Board for a hearing to determine their liability under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. On objection of appellant, the hoard refused to take jurisdiction because no claim for compensation had been filed by him. On appeal this court held the employer could invoke…