Allen v. the Maxwell Company, Inc.

CHAPMAN, J.:

The sole question presented for adjudication on this appeal is whether or not the appellant, Joseph E. Allen, the employee, sustained a compensatory injury within the scope of his employment. The relationship of employer and employee is admitted on the record by counsel. Sub-section 6 of Section 440.02, Florida Statutes 1941, defines the term “Injury” as meaning personal injury or death by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, and such diseases or infections as naturally or unavoidably result from such an injury. Sub-section 18 of Section 440.02, supra, defines…