Frank Lyon Co. v. Oates

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

This is a Workmen’s Compensation claim by appellee, a traveling salesman; and is resisted by appellant (employer) on the contention that the appellee’s injuries did not arise “out of and in the course of the employment.” The Workmen’s Compensation Commission made an award in favor of the claimant; the Circuit Court affirmed; and the employer has brought'this appeal.

Mr. Oates was employed by Frank Lyon Company as a traveling salesman. His territory consisted of ten counties in Western Arkansas and three adjacent counties in Oklahoma. The eastern boundary of…