Reid v. Ontario Manufacturing Co.

The appellant, claiming to be suffering from silicosis which arose out of and in the course of his employment by appellee, sought compensation under the Indiana Workmen’s Occupational Diseases Act § 40-2201 et seq., Burns’ 1940 Replacement. From an adverse award he appeals.

He asserts the award is contrary to law because the Board failed to construe the evidence in accordance with Short v. Kerr (1937), 104 Ind. App. 118, 9 N. E. (2d) 114. He further asserts the award is not sustained by sufficient evidence in that (1). the greater weight of positive evidence is with appellant and (2) the…