Vining v. Lock, Moore & Co.

Plaintiff, an employee of defendant Company, suffered the loss of a leg while in its service. His demand for compensation for the injury is fully admitted by the company. He alleges, that he has nothing in writing to show that he has an agreement with defendant company, and which he also avers, has refused to grant him a judgment or approval of his claim. It is contended by defendant that •it is only after the parties have failed to agree out of Court upon the amount of compensation due, that a cause of action arises • under Sec. 18, of the Employer’s Liability Act. In support of this…