Bartha v. Campbell

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

Claimant in this workmen’s compensation case suffered the loss of his left leg. The referee awarded compensation, but the board dismissed the claim petition on the ground that no accidental injury was sustained. The court of common pleas, holding that the question was one of fact, upheld the action of the board. Claimant appeals from the judgment of the court of common pleas.

Claimant, a carpenter, was employed by defendant William Campbell, whose business was that of a carpenter contractor. His claim petition alleges that while he was repairing a fence on November 9 or…