Esmonde v. Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.

*580OPINION

By GUERNSEY, J.

It is contended by the plaintiff that reasonable minds might conclude that the evidence adduced establishes all the essential elements of the plaintiff’s case and that it was therefore error for the trial court to direct a verdict in favor of the defendant.

Under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, if plaintiff was (1) an employee, (2) was injured, (3) in the course of employment, he should be (4) compensated.

It is conceded by the defendant that the plaintiff was an employee, was in the course of his employment, and therefore the only question for this court to decide is…