Grider Hill Dock, Inc. v. Sloan

DAVIS, Commissioner.

The Workmen’s Compensation Board denied the claim of Lola Gay Sloan, predicated upon the death of her husband, Bruce Sloan, on the ground that the decedent was not acting within the course or scope of his employment when he was accidentally killed. On her appeal to the circuit court the Board’s decision was reversed. The employer has appealed, asserting that the circuit court erred in overturning the Board’s order.

The issue is whether the evidence offered for the claimant was so conclusive as to require a finding in her behalf.

Bruce Sloan was president and active manager…