Carroll v. Universal Irrigation, Inc.

Plaintiff commenced this action against defendants to recover under the Alaska Workmen's Compensation Act for injuries incurred in that state. Defendants appeal from a judgment for plaintiff.

Alaska refused to waive jurisdiction and the parties stipulated that the claim was governed by the workmen's compensation laws in Alaska. Under the act, plaintiff was allowed to either (1) claim statutory compensation benefits, or (2) file an action for damages against his employer, since no premiums had been paid on his behalf. Plaintiff elected to pursue the latter course.

Defendants assign error to the…