Ross v. Marberry & Company

This was a claim for compensation brought under the provisions of the New Mexico Workmen’s Compensation Act for injuries sustained when appellant’s car swerved off the road and overturned as he was on his way to work.

The case was tried on appellant’s deposition and the facts contained therein were undisputed. On the basis of this testimony the trial court ordered the claim dismissed on the ground that appellant’s injuries did not result from an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment.

The appellant was employed by appellee as a carpenter. His normal working day began at…