Ashland Tree Experts, Inc. v. Smith

PALMORE, Judge.

It requires hut slight evidence, in the absence of proof to the contrary, to support a finding that the parties to a Workmen’s Compensation proceeding are subject to the provisions of the Act. Collier v. Wright, Ky.1960, 340 S.W.2d 597. In Harvey Coal Corp. v. Morris, 1951, 314 Ky. 781, 237 S.W.2d 70, evidence that the em ployer had settled a previous compensation claim and that the parties had theretofore elected to operate under the Act was held sufficient to sustain a finding that they were covered by the Act at the time of another injury 5 days after receipt of the…