Marshall v. South Pittsburg Lumber & Coal Co.

From this award in a Workmen’s Compensation case both parties have appealed in error to this court. The defendant urges that plaintiff was an independent contractor, not an employee. The plaintiff is dissatisfied with the amount of the award.

Defendant is a lumber dealer in South Pittsburg and its establishment is equipped with machinery necessary for cutting up lumber to dimensions desired and dressing the same. Plaintiff is a carpenter by trade living in the same town. He undertakes independent contracts for which he purchases lumber from defendant. While not engaged on outside jobs, he has,…