Holder v. State Compensation Commissioner

HATCHER, PRESIDENT:

Petitioner’s claim for death benefits of Clyde Holder, as a partial dependent of deceased, was denied by the commissioner on May 21, 1932, on the ground that petitioner was not a dependent within the meaning of the Act. Notice of this re- jeetion was received May 23rd, by the petitioner, and on May 26th, he employed a competent attorney “to protect his interests.” The attorney communicated with the commissioner, but did not file an objection to his rnling within ten days as required by statute. Petitioner learned of this failure for the first time on July 29th. Shortly…