Blackford v. Green

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Swayze, J.

There was evidence from which the trial judge might infer that the plaintiff’s injuries were from an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. The credibility of the witnesses was a question entirely for the trial judge. The statute makes his decision conclusive and binding on us. The only legal questions presented relate to the amount of compensation awarded.

First. The injuries were mainly to the forearm and hand. There was evidence that these were impaired to the extent of seventy-five per cent., and that the upper aim…