Hardwell v. St. Louis Smelting & Refining Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The commissioner denied the claim and the workman appealed. The district court found claimant was totally disabled and that the duration of his disability was problematical. It is from this finding and award that respondent, a self-insurer, appeals.

The sole contention on appeal is that there was no substantial evidence to support the finding the workman suffered an accidental injury, or if he suffered such injury, that disability resulted therefrom. Respondent concedes this court is concerned only with…