Barry v. Sanders Company

This action was brought under our Workmen’s Compensation Law. Laws 1948, Chapter 354, as amended. Appellant was employed by the Sanders Company as a door-to-door salesman in the City of Natchez. He was paid on a commission basis, and used a truck belonging to his employer in which he carried supplies and merchandise. His duties involved both sales and the collection of accounts.

On August 17, 1949, appellant returned, after completion of his day’s work, to the Magnolia Inn, where he resided. The time of his return was variously testified to as being between 7:15 p. m. and 9 p. m. Barry…