Grose v. Kratzer Furnace Co.

Defendants seek review by certiorari of an award of compensation by the department of labor and industry to plaintiff, widow of Otto Grose, deceased.

The defendant, Kratzer Furnace Company, is engaged in the business of selling, installing and repairing furnaces and other heating equipment. Otto Grose repaired furnaces for defendant and had been so engaged for some time prior to January 18, 1936, the date of the accident in question. The record presented shows that Grose did not work regularly but would call at defendant’s place of business in the morning to ascertain if there was any work for…