Sampson v. Thornton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wachbitbeld, J.

This case arises under the Workmen’s Compensation Act and turns upon the narrow issue as to what constitutes medical treatment such as to bring it within the classification of a “payment of compensation” according to the meaning of the act. The question as presented apparently has not previously arisen in this jurisdiction.

The facts are undisputed. On October 19, 1946, while in the employ of the defendant and engaged in performing his duties as such employee, the petitioner was thrown from a tractor, injured and rendered unconscious. He…