Oldham v. Scofield & Welch

A statement of the general fact situation in this case is necessary to an understanding of the question involved.

The claimant, James Oldham, was in the employ of Scofield Welch. Scofield Welch were engaged in the hardware and implement business in 1932. On the 8th of October of that year, Oldham suffered an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. He was cranking an automobile, slipped, fell, and sprained his back. On the 29th of October following, he was doing some work in connection with an oil stove, and burned the inside of his nose. On November 14, 1932, he was lifting…