Combes v. Industrial Commission

The circuit court of Cook county confirmed an award of the Industrial Commission in favor of Jasper Walker against Eddington F. Combes, administrator of the estate of Dora F. Combes, for accidental injuries sustained by him arising out of his employment by Dora F.’ Combes. On the petition of the administrator and the insurance carrier, the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, a writ of error was awarded to bring the cause before us for review. The only question raised is whether the injury received was one “arising out of the employment.”

Walker had been employed by Dora F. Combes about…