Turnipseed v. McCafferty

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Jeffrey McCafferty owned a logging truck and trailer and hauled logs for various individuals, including Marvin Turnipseed, who paid him a rate based either on per cord or on per thousand feet. McCafferty sustained injuries while hauling logs for Turnipseed.

McCafferty filed suit under the Workmen's Compensation Act, wherein he alleged that he was an employee of Turnipseed and was entitled to benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act. In his answer Turnipseed denied that McCafferty was his employee at the time of the accident.

After a hearing the trial…