Aurand v. Universal Carloading & Distributing Co.

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

Blanche Aurand filed a claim to recover compensation for her husband’s accidental death alleged to have occurred in the course of his employment. The original defendant, Universal Carloading and Distributing Company, engaged in freight transportation and distribution of merchandise, denied that the claimant’s husband was at any time in its employ, and averred that at the time of his death he was in the employ of Daniel W. Carberry. The Fidelity Casualty Company of New York, insurance carrier, was permitted to intervene.

The main question for determination is whether the…