Eriksen v. Nez Perce County

THOMAS, Justice.

Jacob Imanuel Eriksen, the claimant, on August 3, 1949 and for many years prior thereto, was employed by Nez Perce County, Idaho, on a monthly basis; his duties included the operation of a road grader and his normal working hours were from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., subject to call at any time that road conditions required extra work.

He resided about six miles from the site of his work; generally he traveled to his work in the County truck but there were occasions when he used his own car, as a means of transportation, when requested by his foreman; he received no pay for the…