Sprout & Davis, Inc. v. Toren

The appellees, as the widow and minor children of one Anthony Toren, were awarded compensation by the Industrial Board of Indiana at the rate of $20,075 per week for a period of 500 weeks for the accidental death of said decedent arising out of and in the course of his employment by the appellant.

In asking us to reverse this award the appellant contends (1) the evidence is wholly undisputed and compels the conclusion that the appellees’ decedent was not an employee of the appellant at the time of the accident resulting in his death; (2) assuming, but not admitting, that said decedent was an…