Voss v. Ward's Pulpwood Yard

Frank Holt, Justice.

In this workmen’s compensation case the only issue is whether the deceased was an employee of Ward’s Pulpwood Yard or an independent contractor at the time of his death. The referee conducted a hearing and dismissed appellant’s claim on the basis that the decedent was an independent contractor and not Ward’s employee. The dismissal of the claim was affirmed by the Workmen’s Compensation Commission and by the circuit court from which comes this appeal.

Appellant first contends for reversal that the circuit court erred in affirming the commission’s dismissal of this claim on…