Holbrook v. City of Wilkes-Barre

Opinion by

Trexler, P. J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The claimant was employed by F. A. Leonard to do carpenter work in connection with certain engine houses in the City of Wilkes-Barre. Leonard received the contract from Mr. Mundy, who was connected with the government of the city. The arrangement was verbal and no attempt was made to conform with the act of July 8, 1917, P. L. 1083, Section two. The act provides that before any contract is made by any municipality or any department thereof, or any municipal division of the Commonwealth, requiring in its performance the employment…