Braden v. Transport Insurance Co.

DIXON, .Chief Justice.

Appellant filed a workmen’s compensation suit which the trial court dismissed for lack of jurisdiction for the reason that the suit had been filed more than 20 days after the award by the Industrial Accident Board. Appellant contends that under the provisions of Art. 5539a, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St. the suit was filed within the 20-day period.

The material facts are undisputed. On September 18, 1956 the Industrial Accident Board made its award. On September 20, 1956 appellant notified the Board of his dissatisfaction and intention to appeal. On October 1, 1956 appellant filed…