Swift v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company

TUNKS, Chief Justice.

On March 21, 1966, the appellant, Leroy Swift, and Key Oil Company, herein referred to as Key, executed a written contract pursuant to which Swift became the operator of a filling station owned by Key. On July 8, 1966, Swift accidentally injured his hand while operating the station. By this suit Swift seeks recovery of workmen’s compensation benefits from Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, the compensation carrier for Key. The principal controversy in the trial court and here relates to the status of Swift at the time of the injury as being that of an independent contractor…