Denny v. Department of Labor & Industries

This case involves the construction of certain provisions of the workmen’s compensation act. The accident out of which the injuries to the claimant arose occurred September 27, 1930. A claim w;as duly filed with the department of labor and industries November 5, 1930. For a period of seven months, claimant was awarded compensation at the rate of $52.50 per month; his hospital and medical bills were also paid. The total amount thus expended by the department was $603.61.

Subsequently, a full investigation of the claim was made by the department, and as a result the claim was rejected in its…