Caton v. Gilliland Oil Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

WATSON, J.

Appellant’s claim under the Workmen's Compensation Act was adjudged against him upon the sole ground that it was not filed within the time prescribed by the statute, and was hence barred. He was injured May 29, 1925. He filed no claim until March 25, 1926.

Appellant states his proposition thus:

"The statutory bar does not run against the entire claim, but runs separately against each installment from 60 days after its maturity.”

The decision will be controlled by section 13 of the said act. Laws 1917, c. 83. So far as material, it provides:

“The compensation herein…