Continental Oil Co. v. Sirhall

Continental Oil Company is the' owner of a filling station which, with equipment, it leased to Miller for a period of one year at an agreed monthly rental. Claimant, who was employed by Miller, was injured while performing services within the scope of his employment at the filling station and was awarded compensation against the lessor company. This award was affirmed by the district court.

Independent of the statute, claimant beyond question was an employee of Miller, and not of the company; Miller selected him, determined and paid his wages, determined and assigned his work, directed its…