Sorenson v. Industrial Commission

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Before us is an order of the Industrial Commission awarding compensation to respondent, Jeffrey Lynn Nelson, hereafter “Nelson”; Blair Sorenson, hereafter “Sor-enson,” appeals. We affirm. Costs are awarded to Nelson. All statutory references are to U.C.A.1953, unless otherwise indicated.

Sorenson and Nelson became acquainted while they were taking a class together at the University of Utah. Upon discovering Nelson could do carpenter work, Sorenson offered him $4.00 an hour to repair, remodel, and paint apartments. Between February and August of 1975, Nelson worked for and with…