Davis v. Clark-Burt Roofing Co.

John Davis, in his claim against Clark-Burt Boofing Company and its insurer under the Workmen’s Compen*467sation Act, was awarded by the attorney-referee benefits for temporary total disability and the attendant medical expenses.

On appeal, this action was affirmed by a majority of the commission. But the circuit court, on appeal, reversed the order of the commission and dismissed the claim. From that judgment, the claimant appealed.

Davis, a negro, 51 years of age, earning a weekly wage of $54.00, according to his evidence, while in the employ of Clark-Burt Roofing Company in June 1958, engaged…