Bennett v. Baldwin

The appellee filed a claim with the Industrial Board against the appellant for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for injuries alleged to have been sustained on December 10, 1938, when he was assisting in moving a coal conveyor. The claim was answered by general denial and also an answer setting up that the claimant was a casual laborer within the meaning of said act.

The hearing member heard the evidence and made an award of compensation in favor of the claimant. Upon review the full board by a majority of its members reached the same result and made a finding and award from…