Bryson v. Gloucester Lumber Co.

The case turns on whether Lee M. Bryson was an independent contractor, or a servant or employee of the Gloucester Lumber Company at the time of his injury and death. The Industrial Commission found that he was an employee and awarded compensation, which finding, if supported by any competent evidence, is binding on the courts. Winberry v. Farley Stores, Inc., ante, 79; Webb v. Tomlinson, 202 N. C., 860, 164 S. E., 341.

The judge of the Superior Court, on the other hand, was of opinion that all the evidence tends to show the deceased was an independent contractor. With this view, we are…