Atkinson v. Hanson

I am not in accord with the view of Mr. Justice Chandler. The only question presented for review is whether there is competent evidence to sustain the finding of the department of labor and industry. The department found, “The uncontradicted testimony of plaintiff and Antone Kangas, the prospective car purchaser, indicates that plaintiff was demonstrating the car to Kangas at the time of the accident.” The record shows that plaintiff had no particular hours for work and was on duty at any time when he might wish to demonstrate a car ; that Kangas was considering the purchase of a car prior to…