Legal Opinion
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Forrester
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 22, 1972No. 46906PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Evans, Judge.
David Forrester was an employee of Charles D. Wise Construction Company, general contractor. He was loaned to Scott Brothers Construction Company, subcontractor on the job, and was killed in the course of employment that same day. The question here is as to whether his survivors may recover workmen’s compensation from his employer, Charles D. Wise Construction Company, despite the fact that he was killed while on loan to the subcontractor.
The deputy director found that Charles D. Wise Construction Company had the right of control over Forrester during the loan period, and entered…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Merry Bros. Brick & Tile Co. v. JacksonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
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3Cited by7 opinions
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