Light v. Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court

Appellee filed a claim in the compensation court for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. After a hearing before one member of the compensation court, appellee’s claim was dismissed. He waived his right to a rehearing before the full court, and appealed to the district court. The defendant in that proceeding then served notice to have the matter reheard before the compensation court sitting en banc. This action was brought to determine whether the district court or the compensation court had jurisdiction of the proceeding.

I submit that the defendant in the original proceeding had no…