Simmons v. Cathey-Williford & Jones Co.

Wesley Simmons, the appellant, made claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Law for benefits for certain injuries. He took the position that he was an employee of Cathey-Williford & Jones, Inc., hereinafter called Cathey. Cathey contended appellant was an employee of Norman Wilson, an independent contractor. On a hearing had before the attorney-referee, the claim was denied. The full commission affirmed the ruling and Simmons appealed and the circuit court affirmed the commission.

The sole question on appeal to this Court is whether Norman Wilson was an independent contractor. We state facts…