WINCHESTER v. HAAKE


472 P.2d 840 (1970)

In the matter of the Compensation of Charles H. WINCHESTER, Claimant. Charles H. Winchester, Respondent, v. Elmo HAAKE, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon, Department 2.

Decided July 30, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bernard P. Kelly, and Kelly & Grant, Medford, for appellant.

Charles H. Seagraves, Jr., and Myrick, Seagraves & Nealy, Grants Pass, for respondent.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and LANGTRY and FOLEY, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

The claimant-workman was injured in an accident while working on the construction of a house for defendant-owner. The sole issue before this court is whether claimant was an employe as he alleged, or an independent contractor as the defendant claimed.

The hearing officer found that pursuant to oral agreement claimant worked for defendant-owner in the construction of the house for $5.50 per hour. Claimant was an experienced builder and acted as...

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