Harkey v. Texas Employers Insurance

This is a suit for workmen’s compensation filed by H. L. Harkley, petitioner, against Texas Employers’ Insurance Association, respondent. A trial court judgment, for petitioner was reversed by the court of civil appeals and the cause was remanded to the trial court. 208 S. W. (2d) 915.

The' questions for decision relate to the matter of good cause for the failure of petitioner to file with the Industrial Accident Board his claim for compensation within six months after he received his injuries; and they involve the construction and application of Rules 67, 90, and 279, T. R. C. P.

As good cause…