Ratliff v. Redmon

HILL, Judge.

The Workmen’s Compensation Board found appellee, John Jesse Redmon, was an independent contractor and disallowed his claim for compensation for the loss of sight in his right eye resulting from being struck by flying metal. The Circuit Court reversed the Board on the theory appellee was an employee and not an independent contractor. This appeal followed.

The only question presented by appellants concerns the relationship of appellee at the time of his injury. Was he an independent contractor or an employee?

This Court has not had the benefit of a brief on behalf of appellee;…