Wilson v. New Mexico Lumber & Timber Co.

SADLER, Justice.

Claimant seeks to recover from defendant under the workmen’s compensation act of New Mexico for injuries sustained on April 13, 1937. At the time of the injury the statute (1929'Comp., § 156-113) limited the time within which such a claim could be filed to six months after refusal or failure of the employer to pay compensation. On June 11, 1937, there became effective an amendment of that section (L.1937, c. 92, § 7) which substituted the words “one year” for the words “six months.” Claimant’s suit was filed December 16, 1937, and the employer demurred on the ground “That said…