Hibberd v. Hughey

Redick, District Judge.

Appellant was allowed compensation by the commissioner, but the award was set aside :by the district court, and from that judgment claimant appeals.

The facts are that appellant was in the employ of Hibberd Brick Company engaged in the construction of a brick building for appellee Brigham. No insurance was procured by the contractors and so the owner is joined. Appellant was employed as a common laborer and his work just 'before the accident was carrying mud boards from one part of the building to another, on the second floor. A material hoist was being installed,…