In re the Claim of Cowles

Employer and carrier appeal from an award for temporary total disability. They ask a reversal on two grounds: (1) That the injury did not arise out of the employment and in the course thereof; (2) that written notice of injury was not given as required by section 18 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law.

Claimant was a traveling salesman engaged in selling automobile tires and other rubber products. He made his regular trip to Ausable Forks, and was invited by a friend, Air. Madden, to spend the night at his residence. In the morning immediate^ upon arising claimant descended the stairs from the…