Crane Rental Service v. Rutledge

Court.

This is a Workmen’s Compensation case. The Chancellor found in favor of the petitioner, Rutledge, that he had sustained an accidental injury that arose out of and in the course of his employment, and as a result of this injury he was permanently and totally disabled. From this decree, finding in favor of the employee, the employer and its insurance carrier have appealed. The sole question is whether or not there is material and substantial evidence to support the decree of the Chancellor.

The facts show that on August 28, 1964, Rutledge, who was a crane operator, reported to work at the…