FIELDS v. TWIN CITY DRIVE-IN


534 S.W.2d 457 (1976)

James FIELDS, Appellant, v. TWIN CITY DRIVE-IN et al., Appellees.

Supreme Court of Kentucky.

March 5, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Buel L. Cox, Louisville, for appellant.

Robert B. Hensley, Munfordville, for appellee Twin City Drive-In.


STERNBERG, Justice.

This is a workmen's compensation case. The only issue presented is whether an independent contractor is an employee within the terms of KRS 342.640. The Workmen's Compensation Board found in the negative. On appeal to the Hart Circuit Court, the finding of the Board was sustained. Inasmuch as the issue involves interpretation of a relatively new statute which replaced one that had been repealed, it is necessary that we consider them both.

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