Pederson v. Industrial Commission

John Kromrey had worked for Niebuhr & Son for about fifteen years, handling produce in a warehouse. On August 18, 1928, the business was in the hands of Peder-son and Voechting as trustees. On the afternoon of that day the trustees advised Kromrey that his services would not be needed thereafter. He quit work at six o’clock. In the evening, in response to a telephone call, he went to Pederson’s office, which was independent of and some distance from the building where Kromrey had worked. He gave Pederson the keys. He was not paid at the time, as Voechting, who was required to join with…