Guarantee Insurance v. Industrial Accident Commission

This is a proceeding to review and annul an award of workmen’s compensation benefits to J. A. Mc-Cleskey which is based on a finding that McCleskey was injured while acting as an employee of petitioner’s assured, and not as an independent contractor or joint venturer.

The facts, which are not in substantial dispute, may be summarized as follows: Respondent McCleskey and his father had a life interest in 690 acres of agricultural land. On May 12, 1953, they entered into a three-year agreement with Yerne B. LaCross and Manuel Matizo whereby the lessees would supply at least 150 cows and certain…