Moninger v. Germania Building & Loan Ass'n

Plaintiff, claiming that he sustained an accidental injury which arose out of and in the course of his employment by defendant Germaniá Building & Loan Association was awarded compensation for total disability at the rate of $18 per week. The other defendant is the carrier of the insurance risk. The defendants have appealed from the award of the department of labor and industry.

Herein we refer to the employer as the defendant and appellant. Two questions are presented: (1) Was plaintiff an employee or an independent contractor? (2) Was the amount or rate of compensation awarded excessive?

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