Smith v. Stevens

This is an action arising under the provisions of the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Act. The case was first tried before one of the judges of the compensation court, who dismissed plaintiff’s claim. The case was then heard by the entire compensation court, which likewise dismissed plaintiff’s claim. An error proceeding was taken to the district court for Scotts Bluff County, where the judgment of the compensation court was affirmed. The plaintiff thereupon appealed to this court.

We shall refer to Loyd Cowman as plaintiff throughout this opinion, irrespective of the revivorship of the action…