Burnett v. Palmer-Lipe Paint Co.

The plaintiff Burnett was employed by Mrs. D. K. Lipe. She was engaged in business under the name and style of Balmer-Lipe Paint Company, of which she was, and is, sole owner. The business carried on was that of retail store at 82 Patton Avenue in the city of Asheville, together with painting, decorating and shop operations in connection with the store. It was admitted that more than five persons were employed in the business at that location.

The plaintiff received an injury while engaged in mowing the lawn at the private residence of Mrs. Lipe, located on Hendersonville Road, several miles…