Utgard v. Helmerson

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Petitioner-relator, being dissatisfied with the findings and award of compensation made by the industrial commission, brings his case before us for review by means of certiorari.

In a memorandum opinion the commission has lucidly and accurately set forth the essential facts, which may be summarized thus: On June 9, 1936, and for some time prior thereto, relator had been employed by respondent-employer under a Minnesota contract of hire as a pieceworker at a weekly wage of $28.12. The employer was protected by liability insurance. The case was heard by a referee of the…