Dunphy v. Augustinian College of Villanova

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

The question for decision in this workmen’s compen sation case is whether the claimant is entitled to an award for injuries sustained in the course of his employment, under section 301, art. Ill, of our Workmen’s Compensation Act of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736 (77 PS §411).

The claimant was employed by Augustinian College of Villanova as a general utility man. In the winter he fired the boilers and in the summer, when the injury was sustained, his usual duties included gardening, delivering vegetables to the kitchen, mowing the lawn, and taking care of a horse. He received a…