Leonard v. Fox

Kitts, J.,

This is an appeal by defendant from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, which affirmed the award of compensation made by the referee. The essential facts found by the referee and approved by the board are substantially as follows:

*477On October 4, 1934, Arthur Leonard, claimant’s decedent, was in the employ of defendant S. M. Fox. Fox was conducting a “walkathon” contest at 1916 State Street, Erie. Decedent was employed by him as a chef or cook at the walkathon. His hours of employment began at 7:30 p.m. and continued throughout the night. His weekly wage was $25. The…