This is a so-called "horseplay" case in which appellants contend that decedent's injury and death did not arise out of and in the course of his employment. It is argued that decedent was the instigator of the horseplay, and hence his dependents are barred from compensation.
Decedent worked in a meat processing plant from midnight until 8:30 A.M., and was allowed 40 minutes as a "lunch break" at about 5:00 A.M. During the lunch break on...
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