McBee v. Hale

FEDERICI, District Judge.

The sole issue before this court is whether the injury sustained by plaintiff-appellant is compensable under the terms and meaning of the New Mexico Workmen’s Compensation Act. 1941 Comp. § 57-901 et seq.

Defendants-appellees are engaged in the business of operating a retail store for the sale of groceries, produce, and meats, all under one roof and apparently in one large room.. Plaintiff-appellant was employed in the meat department of said establishment as a butcher, cutting and selling meat, and helped to do the buying for the store. In connection with the meat…