Vandervort v. Industrial Commission

The plaintiffs, O. D. Y. Vandervort and Louis Heinz, are both farmers by occupation. Shortly prior to August 12, 1927, they entered into a contract with one Mrs. Acker to move her house for a consideration of $500. James A. Bolton, one of the defendants, was employed by them to assist in moving the house. A bridge over which the house was being moved, on August 12, 1927, fell into the river, as a result of which the defendant Bolton received physical injuries. Upon his application the Industrial Commission made an award requiring the plaintiffs, O. D. Y. Vandervort and Louis Heinz, to pay to…