Habrich v. Industrial Commission

On the 2d day of June, 1927, one Walter Bent, while in the service of Joe Habrich, sustained injuries while blasting, resulting in his death. The Industrial Commission made an award in favor of his widow, Etta Bent, under the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act, and this action was brought to set aside the award. That *250at the time of the accident the deceased was performing services for Joe Habrich, the plaintiff, is conceded. But the disputed question, and the question involved upon this appeal, is whether he was rendering such services as an employee or as an independent contractor.

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