Reese v. National Surety Co. of New York

The employer, National Surety Company of New York, has its Minnesota office at the Builders Exchange in the city of Minneapolis, in charge of a general manager. On April 3, 1922, the claimant, Sanford F. Reese, entered into its employ at a wage of $100 per month. His duties, as such employe, consisted of investigating claims, effecting settlements, taking statements and matters incidental thereto. When circumstances so required, he was expected to go about the city and attend to matters after office hours. He lived with his family in the city of St. Paul.

On the afternoon of the day mentioned,…