Bloomquist v. Johnson Grocery

HOLT, Justice.

Certiorari to review a decision of the industrial commission awarding respondent compensation.

Respondent was in the employ of Roy Johnson, conducting a grocery store at the city of Virginia, this state, under the trade name of Johnson Grocery. On June 25, 1931, at about 11 o’clock in the forenoon, respondent placed a bunch of bananas in the front window, carried the crate to the back part of the store, then seated himself at a desk to make out bills. As he was doing this work a customer came in to buy a package of cigarets. Respondent rose from his seat, and as he turned to look…