Lagrone v. McIntyre Lumber Co.

Plaintiff, a , negro laborer, sues his employer, the defendant company, claiming compensation under the' work*565men’s compensation law. (Act No. 20 of 1914 and 'amendments) for injuries re-received on being thrown where he worked, to defendant’s mill, where he hoarded.

Defendant denies liability on the alleged ground that at the time of the injury plaintiff was not in its employ, claiming that he was employed by the day, and the day’s work being finished the employment for that day ceased; that his use of the handcar was unathorized; and that he boarded where he did, at the mill, contrary to the…