Davis v. Julian

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was a workmen’s compensation casé. Claimant prevailed, and respondent has appealed.

The questions presented are, first, whether claimant was an employee of respondent, and second, whether respondent was subject to the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act.

The sole issue on the first question is whether there was' substantial evidence to support the finding that claimant was respondent’s employee. Claimant testified in substance: He was a painter. He first became acquainted with respondent about three years ago when he did some…