Layton v. Hammond-Brown-Jennings Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Baker.

In this action, respondent, an employee of the appellant, Hammond-Brown-Jennings Company, seeks to recover compensation. for hernia alleged to have been sustained while about the usual duties of his employment with said appellant.

The appellants having denied liability, a hearing was had and testimony taken before one member of the Industrial Commission, who rendered an opinion awarding compensation to respondent. On appeal to the full Commission, the award of the single Commissioner was confirmed; and on appeal to the Court of Common…