Lumbermen's Mut. Cas. Co. v. Dedmon

William Dedmon was killed in a street traffic accident in Morristown where he had gone on the business of his employer, National Hardwood Lumber Association. As a result, bis widow instituted this suit under tbe Workmen’s Compensation Law. Tbe sole question is whether tbe injury and death of Mr. Dedmon arose out of and in tbe course of bis employment and, therefore, compensable under our Workmen’s Compensation Statute. Tbe Circuit Court so held. Tbe employer and its insurer have appealed.

Mr. Dedmon was a.lumber inspector for bis employer. His duties made it necessary that be travel from town…