Brusven v. Ballord

Magney, Justice.

Certiorari to review an order of the industrial commission awarding compensation to respondent.

The facts are stipulated and are as follows: Emma Brusven was employed as a maid in the hotel operated by relator John Ballord. Her duties consisted chiefly in making up the guest rooms. The wages paid her were $35 cash per month, and in addition she was furnished room and board in her employer’s hotel. Her working hours were from 8:00 a. m. to 12 noon and from 1:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. for six days a week. Tuesday was her day off. On Wednesday evening, November 12, 1942, she had gone…