Ashton v. Blue River Power Co.

This is a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation act. Ashton, as claimant, was awarded compensation for personal injuries against his former employer, the Blue River Power Company, and its successors in interest. An appeal to the district court for Seward county, Nebraska, was then prosecuted by the defendant companies which resulted in the confirmation of the award made.. From this judgment, the defendants appeal to this court.

The following facts of the transaction involved may be deemed of importance. Ashton, an experienced electrician, was employed by the Blue River Power Company on…