Warner v. Fullerton-Powell Hardwood Lumber Co.

By occupation plaintiff was a farmer. In January, 1924, he made a contract to haul logs for defendant lumber company for $10 a thousand. The lumber company was carrying on operations in the vicinity of plaintiff’s home. Plaintiff furnished his own team and equipment, and cared for them. While on the highway with a load of logs his rear axle broke and threw him to the ground and seriously injured his head. Application was made to the department of labor and industry for an award. The board of arbitration made an award and it was affirmed on review by the full board.

Defendants resist the claim…