Colson v. Steele

It seems to me all that is necessary to determine the issues presented in this matter is to read the pertinent parts of the Workmen’s Compensation Act and conclude that the Board was correct and its decision should be upheld.

While engaged in pistol practice, in nowise connected with the injured workman’s employment, and while performing no duty for the employer, due to misfortune or claimant’s own negligence, he received the injury complained of.

Claimant was employed as a member of a surveying crew. He was not employed to shoot jack rabbits or engage in pistol practice.

During the lunch…