Travelers Insurance Company v. Dozier

This is a Workmen’s Compensation case presenting the issue of whether the deceased employee was a casual employee within the meaning of T.C.A. 50-906(b). The trial judge, finding deceased employee was not a casual employee, awarded benefits to the widow. The employer, Howard J. Johnson, and his insurance carrier have appealed.

The facts necessary to note are as follows: Employer owns and operates a grocery store in Knoxville, Tennessee known as Smoky Mountain Market. Employer had this building painted upon completion in 1959 and again in 1962. Desiring again to have this building painted…