Mundey v. Unsatisfied Claim & Judgment Fund Board

The question presented in this case is whether the appellant was excused, from failing to file notice of his claim against the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund within ninety days from the date of the accident in which he was injured, by reason of physical incapacity.

On November 23, 1960, the appellant, while a passenger in a car owned and operated by one Jack Wright, was seriously injured and on October 11, 1962, he recovered a default judgment against Wright for $18,000. On November 13, 1962, he filed a petition for payment out of the Fund, alleging that Wright had no insurance and assets…