Anderson v. Poray, Inc.

This is a personal injury action brought by plaintiff, against his employer. On a stipulation of facts, in a nonjury trial, the court found that at the time and place of the injury, plaintiff was subject to the terms and provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act of Illinois, and that his action at law for damages was therefore barred. Judgment was entered for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

The basic question is whether the rights of plaintiff are to be determined in a common law tort action or under the Workmen’s Compensation Act of Hlinois.

The employer, defendant Poray, Inc., on and…