Conn v. Ed Wederski Construction Co.

THOMAS, Justice.

The question to be resolved by the court in this case is what does § 27-12-606, W.S. 1977, contemplate in providing that:

“ * * * an application may be made to the clerk of district court by any party within four (4) years from the date of the last award, * * * for additional benefits of any type or nature or for a modification of the amount of the award * * * on the grounds of mistake * * * ”?

The district court held that the appellant was not entitled to reopen his worker’s compensation case on the ground of mistake to obtain an award for permanent total disability. The…