Wells v. Frutchey

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

This is an appeal from the confirmation by the court below of an award by the Workmen’s Compensation Board. Claimant’s husband, Clinton Wells, was employed as a lumberman by the firm of Frutchey & Horton, manufacturers of ties and props. In addition to his daily wage he was to receive one-third of the profits from the operation, if any, without any engagement to share the losses or obligations incident thereto. He was not a copartner.

When the claim petition was filed, notice was given the employers, who, in turn, notified appellant, the Travelers Insurance…