Styers v. . Forsyth County

The first question for decision is whether plaintiff’s intestate at the time of his injury and death was an employee of Forsyth County, engaged in compensable work within the meaning of the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

The pertinent findings of the hearing Commissioner, which were later approved by the Full Commission, follow:

“It is argued that by virtue of said ch. 451, Public-Local Laws of 1929, the deputies sheriff of Forsyth County are 'fully subject to the county commissioners.’ We cannot so find. It is true that the county commissioners are authorized in their discretion to place the…