Clary v. R. S. Proudfit Co.

This is a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation law. Comp. St. 1929, secs. 48-101 to 48-161. James C. Clary, employee, is plaintiff. The R. S. Proudfit Company, employer, is defendant.

Plaintiff claims he suffered a compensable injury while engaged in the duties of his employment, earning $80 a month, as yardman in the lumber yard and elevator operated by defendant in Seneca, Thomas county, April 10, 1928. His disability is arthritis in his right knee, totally and permanently destroying the use of his right leg. He attributes this condition to the accidental striking of his knee on the…