Purinton v. Department of Labor & Industries

A claim for compensation under the industrial insurance act was filed by a- workman but was rejected by the supervisor of the department of labor and industries. On a rehearing before the joint board of the department, the rejection was by order of that tribunal confirmed. The claimant then appealed to the superior court, and, after a hearing there, the court made findings of fact, drew conclusions of law, and entered judgment reversing the order of the joint board and remanding the cause to the department for further proceedings on the claim. The department appealed.

The facts are not in…