Barker v. Curtis

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The only question involved is whether or not the petitioner Curtis was an independent contractor or an employee of the appellant. The Chancellor after having heard the proof in open court determined that Curtis was an employee and fixed his compensation accordingly. An appeal was seasonably prayed and has been perfected. Able briefs have been filed and argument heard and we now have the matter for determination.

The finding and memorandum of the Chancellor is in the record and portions of this finding are apropos and necessary for this decision. The…