Neuhaus v. Hope Engineering Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one for compensation for disability resulting from an injury to the little finger of the workman’s right hand. After allowing compensation for temporary total disability, the commissioner of compensation allowed compensation for permanent partial loss of use of the finger. The district court allowed compensation as follows:(a) 8 weeks’ total disability.(b) 50 per cent permanent partial loss of use of little finger.(c) 25 per cent permanent partial loss of use of right hand.

The employer and the insurance .carrier appeal.

The bone…