Knight v. Cohen

Pee Cueiam.

This is a workmen’s compensation case in which we granted certification to review the determinations of the Appellate Division, 31 N. J. 291 (1959). We affirm for the reasons expressed in its opinion which is reported at 56 N. J. Super. 516, but believe further comment should be made on the matter of the computation of petitioner’s compensation rate.

We agree that only the individual employer is liable for workmen’s compensation payments but hold that the rate of payments is governed by the opinion of Judge Erancis (now Mr. Justice Erancis) in Engelbretson v. American Stores, 49 N.…