Breland & Whitten v. Breland

We are called upon to determine whether one away from home on business is entitled to recover workmen’s compensation benefits for injuries received as the result of falling in the bathtub at a time of day prior to entry into the actual discharge of his duties. It so happens that the claimant is a distinguished and honorable member of the legal profession.

The matter was presented to the Commission on an agreed statement of facts. The Commission allowed compensation, and on appeal to the circuit court, the circuit court affirmed the Commission.

There are no controverted facts. It, therefore,…