Morrison v. Vance

Opinion by

Dithbich, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case claimant was injured in a fall down the staircase in the temporary summer residence of defendant, his employer. The referee awarded compensation for a period of two months. On appeal to the board by both parties, a finding of total disability was entered and on appeal to the court of common pleas the findings of the board were affirmed.

The appellants raise several questions, only two of which merit discussion. They are: (1) whether the claimant was injured while in the course of his employment, and (2) whether the accident which…