Baker v. St. Louis Smelting & Refining Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Thiele, J.:

This was a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation act.

The question presented on this appeal arises thus: On the hearing before the commissioner and after both claimant and respondent had rested, respondent moved for the appointment of a neutral physician to examine claimant. The motion was allowed, the exami*274nation had and written report made. Thereafter respondent asked permission to cross-examine the neutral physician, which was granted, and at such examination one of the physicians testified concerning particular physical conditions…