144 Minn. 470 | Minn. | 1919
The only question presented for review in this proceeding is, whether the relator is entitled to' recover attorney’s fees under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Chapter 84A, G. S. 1913.
The act, section 8225, of the statute provides: “'Costs may be awarded by said judge in hi's discretion, and when so awarded the same costs shall be allowed, taxed and collected as are allowed, taxed and collected for like services and proceedings in civil cases.”
Attorney’s fees are not allowed in ordinary civil actions, and can be allowed only when authorized by statute. Schmoll v. Lucht, 106 Minn. 188,
Johanson was injured while in the employ of Lundin Brothers in September, 1916. In October they entered into a stipulation, whereby it was agreed that Johanjson should receive $11 per week during his disability as compensation. This settlement was approved by the judge of the district court and filed with the clerk. Payments were made thereon up to March 6, 1917, when the respondents refused to make further payments, on the ground that Johanson had fully recovered. The relator had been employed as Johanson’s attorney, and, after considerable correspondence, filed a petition with the district court and procured an order to ishow cause, which was served upon the respondents. The time for hearing thereon was set by order of the court for May 25
The order of the trial court is affirmed.