Poliquin v. DeSoto Kerns Co.

This is an action to recover workmen’s compensation benefits under RSA ch. 281. The plaintiff appealed to the superior court under RSA 281:37 (Supp. 1975) from a decision of the labor commissioner that he was not covered by RSA ch. 281. After a hearing, the Trial Court {Mullavey, J.) made findings and rulings and dismissed plaintiff’s appeal. Plaintiff’s exception to the court’s ruling was reserved and transferred. For the reasons indicated hereinafter we uphold the dismissal of plaintiff’s appeal.

The defendant DeSoto Kerns Company operated twenty-five furniture plants throughout the United…