Pearson v. Electric Service Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The district court denied the claim for compensation and the claimant appeals. Respondent was the Electric Service Company of Pensacola, a company engaged in electrical installation business. The name, however, is a trade name only as the company is owned and operated entirely by an individual named Hugh Caffey. The insurance carrier defended the action.

The claimant, Miss Carrie Lou Pearson, was employed by Hugh Caffey as secretary and treasurer, or as assistant office manager, on electrification work…