Garrigus v. KERNS

This case was brought for a judicial review of an award, by the Industrial Board of Indiana, denying the claim of appellant for Workmen’s Compensation benefits.

A brief statement of the history of this case will facilitate the understanding of the question presented.

On February 3, 1958, appellant went to the premises of appellee to “pick up” and deliver a load of coal to one of the appellees’ customers. Appellant sustained certain physical injuries on appellees’ premises as he prepared the coal for delivery. Sometime thereafter, the parties failed in an attempt to adjust the claim of appellant…