Cauchon v. Gladstone

The claimant seeks ■ to recover compensation under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, hereafter referred to as‘the Act, for injuries sustained by him while in defendant’s employ, to wit: On October 1, 1929. His right to recover is challenged on the sole ground that at the time he was injured the defendant did not regularly employ more than ten employees.

The main question for review is raised by the exception to a directed verdict for the defendant at the close of claimant’s evidence.

Section 5768 of the General Laws provides that the Act shall not apply'to “employers who…