United States Fire Insurance v. City of Atlanta

Evans, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case.

Clarence E. Harris was a plain-clothes detective employed by the City of Atlanta. He felt the necessity of supplementing his income, and secured the permission of his employer to work as a security guard at Weis Theatres, Inc., where he was expected to help to maintain order if the necessity arose. This was in line with the work he performed for the City of Atlanta, and would have resulted in the city’s advantage if he were able to keep down disorder without having to call in city policemen who might be otherwise engaged. He was subject to…