Leslie v. City of Casper

Kimball, Justice.

This is a case under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The workman claimed compensation for disability resulting from an injury suffered while working for Casper, a city of the first class. The city contested the claim and the case was tried to a jury. After the evidence on behalf of the workman had been heard the judge directed a verdict denying compensation. The workman brings the case here by proceeding in error. The sole question is whether the judge erred in directing the verdict.

The workman’s statement of his claim alleged that he was employed by the city as “poundmaster”…