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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA v. INDUSTRIAL COMM.

30 Wis.2d 607 (1966)

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MADISON, INC., and others, Respondents, v. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION and another, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

May 10, 1966.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants the cause was argued by Gordon Samuelsen, assistant attorney general, with whom on the briefs was Bronson C. La Follette, attorney general.

For the respondents there was a brief by Aberg, Bell, Blake & Metzner, and Gerald J. Bloch, all of Madison, and oral argument by Mr. Bloch.

CURRIE, C. J.

This appeal presents an interesting question of statutory interpretation. The statute in question is sec. 102.08, Stats., which provides:

"Epileptics and persons who are totally blind may elect not to be subject to the provisions of this chapter for injuries resulting because of such epilepsy or blindness and still remain subject to its provisions for all other injuries. . . . Such elections shall be made by giving notice to the employer in writing...

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