McCormick v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

The plaintiff presented a claim to the department of labor and industry to recover compensation for accidental injuries sustained while in defendant’s employ. Defendant denied liability on the ground that at the time of the accident plaintiff was not an employee but an independent contractor. From an award in favor of the plaintiff the defendant has appealed.

The material facts are not in dispute. On February 20, 1930, the parties entered into a written contract wherein it was agreed that for a period of one year from date the plaintiff would accept any roofing job tendered to him by the…