Hume v. Industrial Commission

The facts are, in substance, as follows: On July 30, 1943, defendant Pelky fell from the roof of a barn, injuring himself. For several years prior to 1941 he had been employed by roofing companies. For about two years before the accident he had operated an oil station, also operated a small farm, and did some roofing work for friends. He put in full time at the filling station in the winter and part time in the summer, spending some time on the farm and part time on roofing jobs. Fie had one steady employee and in the summer had a young fellow working part time. Fie had four roofing jobs in…