Thompson v. Swenson Construction Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was a workmen’s compensation case. Claimant prevailed and respondent and its insurance carrier appeal..

The sole issue is whether written claim for compensation was filed in time. The district court made no independent findings of fact but simply sustained and affirmed the findings and award of the commissioner. The commissioner made a general finding the written claim was filed in time. The theory, or theories, upon which he made that finding will appear presently.

Claimant was a carpenter in the employ of Swenson Construction Company.…