Spry v. Polt

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case, claimant’s decedent was fatally injured while operating his truck on the public highway. Finding that, at the time of the accident, decedent was engaged in furthering his employer’s business, the Referee made an award, which was affirmed by the Board. Upon appeal to the Court of Common Pleas, a decree was entered affirming the decision of the Board. This appeal followed. The factual situation appears in the following excerpt from the opinion of the Board:

“The decedent was employed as a plumber by defendant at an average wage of $68.00…