California Employment Stabilization Commission v. Norins Realty Co.

Substantially the same question as was decided in California Employment Stabilisation Commission v. Morris, 28 Cal.2d 812 [172 P.2d 497], is again presented for determination. In considering the status of certain salesmen and brokers associated with Norms Realty Company, Inc., in the sale of real estate, contrary to the contentions of the commission, the superior court held that these persons were independent contractors and not employees. The commission’s appeal is from the judgment entered accordingly.

The action was brought under the Unemployment Insurance Act (Stats. 1935, p. 1226, as…