Priby v. Lee

Brennan, C. C. J.

This matter is before the court on appeal from a finding and determination had by the deputy commissioner of workmen’s compensation, in favor of the petitioner-appellee. The appeal is based on the proposition that learned deputy commissioner was in error in awarding compensation against both the owner and the contractor.

An examination of the testimony and a reading of the briefs on behalf of the parties in interest, draws me to the conclusion that the learned deputy commissioner fell into error in awarding compensation against both the contractor and the owner.

The pertinent…