Coppes Bros. & Zook v. Pontius
Indiana Court of Appeals
From the Industrial Board of Indiana. Proceedings for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act by Ambrose Pontius against Coppes Brothers and Zook. From an award for applicant, the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDausman, J.
The Industrial Board awarded compensation to the appellee on the ground that he received *300an injury by accident while in the service of appellant as an employe. Appellant contends that the award “is contrary to law for the reason that under the undisputed evidence * * * the relation existing between the parties at the time of the injury was not that of employer and employe but on the other hand the appellee was an independent contractor.” That contention presents the only question for our determination.
1. One of the facts which the board is required to find in every case where compensation is…
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