Usgaard v. Silver Crest Golf Club

This is a workmen’s compensation case. Claimant is the widow of Peter Usgaard. Mr. Usgaard lost his life Sunday, October 22,1961, while working in a work party making improvements on the golf course of defendant Silver Crest Golf Club. Mr. Usgaard had been a member and stockholder of the golf club since 1945. He had participated in a number of work parties during that time.

The question before the industrial commissioner was whether claimant’s decedent was an employee under section 85.61(2). All references herein are to the Code of Iowa, 1958, in effect at the time of the accident. The…