Schwieger v. Island Supply Co.

This is a workmen’s compensation case involving two issues: First, whether or not plaintiff’s petition stated a cause of action; and, second, whether or not plaintiff’s claim for compensation was barred by the statute of limitations.

Plaintiff’s petition has been dismissed after hearing at three previous stages. It was dismissed by the single judge of the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Court who' first heard it; by that court sitting en banc; and by the district court for Hall County. Plaintiff has. perfected his appeal to this court.

Plaintiff allegedly hurt his back on June 16, 1959, when a…