Blane v. Iglehart

STATEMENT OP THE CASE

REYNOLDS, J.

Plaintiff, W. H. Blane, sued defendant, J. T. Iglehart, for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act- (Act 20 of 1914 and amendments) for injuries sustained by him while working and superintending the work of others in the erection of a dwelling for defendant Iglehart.

Iglehart denied liability on the ground that plaintiff was not an employee of his but an independent contractor on the work. He also denied that plaintiff was injured to the extent he alleged.

The General Accident, Pire & Life Assurance Corporation, Limited, voluntarily made itself a…