Swallows v. City of Albuquerque

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

On March 20, 1953, claimant instituted this action for workmen’s compensation for an accidental injury sustained by him on May 24, 1949. The cause was tried to a jury and from an adverse judgment, appellants bring the cause here for a review of alleged errors. The failure to provide safety devices is made the basis of the judgment against the city, consequently, the employer’s appeal rests upon the determination of the appeal by the insurer.

Appellee was employed by the Albuquerque Police Department, and the accident occurred while he was riding a motorcycle. He turned…