Welhouse v. Industrial Commission

The contention made here is that the commission acted in excess and beyond its power in setting aside the award of July U, 1932, for the reason that no mistake appears. On behalf of the commission it is contended that its power to open the award within twenty days is unlimited, not subject to review, and can be arbitrarily exercised.

Sec. 102.18, Wis. Stats., provides in part as follows:

“The commission may on its own motion, set aside, modify or change its order, findings or award at any time within twenty days from the date thereof if it shall discover any mistake therein, or upon the grounds…