Abrams v. Madison County Highway Department

OPINION

McCANLESS, Justice.

This case presents an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County, that the appellant, Ovid Abrams, is not entitled to benefits under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Law of Tennessee because: (1) the appellant was found not to be an employee of the Madison County Highway Department at the time of his accident and resulting injury; and (2) that his labor at the Madison County Highway Department was not voluntary.

The material facts disclose that Abrams was convicted of assault and battery in the General Sessions Court of Hardin County. He…