Dietz Club v. Niehaus

Begley, District Judge.

This is a proceeding brought under the workmen’s *155compensation act by William Niehaus, Avho obtained compensation for personal injuries sustained by him Avhile employed by Dietz Club, a corporation. From a decree in district court awarding compensation, the Dietz Club has appealed.

The Dietz Club is a corporation owning a club-house and grounds in Omaha, Nebraska, for the entertainment of its members. On March 1, 1921, it employed William Niehaus for a period of six months as caretaker to put the grounds and buildings in repair and to keep them so throughout the season.…