Hubbard v. Department of Labor & Industries

Appellant, John H. Hubbard, lost his left hand through injury sustained while operating a power saw in a fuel yard. His claim for compensation was rejected by the department of labor and industries. On appeal to the superior court, where trial without jury was had, solely upon the departmental record, the court affirmed the order of rejection. This appeal is from the judgment of the superior court.

There is but one question presented here, namely: Was appellant a workman within the definition of the workmen’s compensation act of this state? The trial court held that he was not.

The facts as…