Dyer v. Goleman

DOMENGEAUX, Judge.

In this workmen’s compensation suit plaintiff-appellant, Levy Dyer, seeks workmen’s compensation benefits from the defendant-appellee, Robert Goleman. From a judgment rejecting his demand, plaintiff has perfected this appeal.

The only issue on appeal is whether or not the trial court erred in holding that plaintiff is not entitled to workmen’s compensation benefits because he was not an employee of defendant within the meaning of the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Act.

Plaintiff, a carpenter by trade and a neighbor of defendant in the Hineston community of Rapides Parish was…