Williams v. George

Plaintiff was injured while discharging the duties of a contract of hiring with D.L. George and sues to recover workmen's compensation on the basis of permanent total disability, less a small credit on that account. On the theory that George was a subcontractor of S.J. Monroe, he, also, was impleaded as defendant.

George did not answer the suit. Issue as to him was joined by default. Monroe did answer. He denies that there was any contractual relation between him and George at the time plaintiff was injured or prior. There was judgment for plaintiff against George for compensation at the rate…