Schubert v. Oswald & Hess Co.

Opinion by

Reno, J.,

The authorities found for claimant and awarded workmen’s compensation. His employer appealed to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, and that tribunal remanded the record to the board for the purpose of taking additional testimony. After a second hearing, another referee, again sustained by the board, found for claimant. Appellant then appealed to the County Court of Allegheny County, 1 and upon affirmance of the award by that court, this appeal was taken.

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