Dygert v. Hansen

— At all times material to a determination of the issues raised on this appeal, Frank L. Wilson and Hans W. Hansen were members of a copartnership doing business as the Barbara Fishing Company, and owned the fishing vessel “Barbara.” Hansen had no experience in the fishing industry and left all details concerning the outfitting and operation of the “Barbara” to Wilson.

It is conceded that the seven respondents had no dealings with anyone except Wilson. They were employed by him with the understanding that they were to go halibut fishing on the “Barbara” (except Clyde O. Haglund, whose status…