Kraft v. West Hotel Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — W. G. Sears, Judge. An appeal was taken to the district court by the claimant from an order of dismissal of her claim entered by the industrial commissioner of Iowa. . The district court reversed the award, and entered judgment giving' compensation to the claimant as provided by statute. Defendant appeals from this judgment.-—
1Opinion of the CourtDe Graff, J.
— This is an action predicated on the Workmen’s Compensation Law of Iowa. The claimant and appellee was employed as a chambermaid by the defendant West Hotel Company. Her duties consisted of sweeping and dusting rooms, washing woodwork, making beds, changing linen and cleaning glasses and washbowls. Her hours of work were from 7:30 in the morning until about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. When she finished her work as chariibermaid at 3 P. M. or a little later she was free to go and to do as’she pleased. She was not on duty at night nor was she subject to call. Two night girls were employed and…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- McNicol's CaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1913
- Pace v. Appanoose CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1918
- Flint v. City of EldonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1921
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- Rish v. Iowa Portland Cement Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1919
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