Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Owens

In December, 1923, the appellee, who was, at that time, seventeen years of age, was in the employ of appellant as a “messenger boy,” working at and out of the city office of appellant which was located on North Third street in the city of Vincennes. On December 14, 1923, during the hours of his service for appellant, he received a personal injury by accident. On December 17, 1923, the employer made a report of said accidental injury to the Industrial Board, and therein disclaimed liability on account of said accidental injury, claiming that said accident did not arise out of the employment of…