Industrial Commission v. Hammond

Walter J. May met with an accidental death while hauling lumber for one Rathbun, lessee of defendant in error Hammond, neither of whom carried industrial insurance. Deceased’s widow, on behalf of herself and children, made claim against Rathbun and Hammond under the Workmen’s Compensation Act and obtained judgment. Hammond took the cause to the district court where the findings and award as to him were set aside. To review that judgment this writ is prosecuted.

Hammond owned a sawmill which he leased August 15, 1922 to Rathbun, including machinery, tools and equipment. The lease was for one…