Hays v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Compensation Division

MACY, Justice.

In this worker’s compensation case, appellant Martin L. Hays, deceased,1 through his surviving widow and children, appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial and for relief from judgment under W.R.C.P. 59 and 60.

We affirm.

Appellant presents the following issues:

1. Whether a partner whose business is classed as extrahazardous is an “employee” as defined by W.S. § 27-12-102(a)(viii) (1977 Repub.Ed.) [2] and, therefore, entitled to coverage under the Wyoming Worker’s Compensation Act if injured while actually subject to the hazards of the business.

2. If the Wyoming…