Simonds v. Reigel

The Superway Construction Company was graveling part of State Highway No. 8. They procured gravel from a pit 4 miles west of Deer river and caused it to be hauled in motor trucks for distribution. Jake Reigel owned a team and he employed Levi Simonds, a teamster, to take the team and work for the construction company for $6.50 per day. The pay was divided equally between Simonds and Reigel. Simonds cared for the team and used it in the pit under directions of the contractor’s foreman. He lived at Deer River. He boarded at home. He could- have boarded at the camp near or at the pit. His hours…