Melcher's Case

This case involves the interpretation of the statute known as the Maine Workmen’s Compensation Act, upon the following state of facts, taken from the record.

Petitioner was injured in the course of her employment by Wyman’s Cafe, claimed compensation and was awarded a weekly stipend.

After compensation had been paid for more than six months, but before petitioner had paid the physician who ministered to her during convalescence, she filed a request for commutation of future payments to a lump sum. Notice was given, hearing had and the lump sum was ascertained and paid.

Within sixty days of…