Unrine v. Salina Northern Railroad

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one to recover compensation for personal injuries. A demurrer was sustained to, one defense of the answer of the receivers, and they appeal.

In July, 1917, the defendants Brent and Goebel were appointed receivers for the Salina Northern Railroad Company. The injury complained of occurred on September 25, 1917. The answer of the receivers was that in January,. 1916, the railroad company had elected not to accept the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act. '

*237The demurrer wás properly sustained. • When the receivers took"…