In re Application of KATHERINE FARMER.
Case summary
Claimant sought death benefits under the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Compensation Act for the death of a law enforcement officer or firefighter. The court dismissed the claim because it was filed more than one year after the deceased's death, beyond the statutory filing period.
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- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREMEN COMPENSATION ACT-claim
In re Application of KATHERINE FARMER.
Order filed February 4,1980.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREMEN COMPENSATION ACT-claim dismissed-untimely filing. The claim for death benefits under the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Compensation Act filed more than one year after the deceased’s death was dismissed since the claim was filed within the one-year period provided by the Act.
HOLDERMAN, J .
This cause coming on to be heard on respondent’s motion to dismiss the instant cause, and, it appearing to the court that claimant has received due notice of said motion, and this court being fully advised in the premises;
It being determined that claimant has failed to file her claim within the time period limited by law;
It is hereby ordered that the motion of respondent be, and the same is, hereby granted and the instant cause is herewith dismissed with prejudice.