Blair v. Shaw

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Price, J.:

The question in these three consolidated workmen’s compensation cases is whether the accidental injuries resulting in the death of all three decedents arose out of and in the course of their employment as mechanics by the respondent Chevrolet dealer in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Both the Commissioner and trial court held that the fatal injuries were compensable, and from such rulings the respondent and its insurance carrier have appealed.

The factual background, concerning which there is no material dispute, is as follows:

The respondent, Shaw…