Neeley v. STATE COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT

In this action for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law as it existed in 1964, the workman appeals a denial of relief at the circuit-court level based upon a finding that the court was without jurisdiction because of his failure to exhaust his administrative remedies. We affirm that judgment.

Prior to July 1, 1964, the workman was employed as fire chief by the Winston-Dillard Rural Fire Department in Douglas County. His employment was, by mutual agreement, to terminate on July 1, 1964. He was, prior to July 1, 1964, a covered workman within the meaning of ORS 656.122. On June 27,…