Burnett v. Roberts

Kimball, Justice.

Charles D. Burnett was injured March 6, 1940, while engaged in work incidental to the manufacture of grain-doors, and claimed compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, alleging that the injury was sustained while he was a workman in the employment of Mason Roberts. He was allowed compensation for total, permanent disability caused by the injury. On appeal by the alleged employer, the sole question is whether there is substantial evidence to support a finding that the relation of the parties at the time of the injury was that of employer and employee.

Both Burnett and…